Job Description

Company Description

Unity. Loyalty. Advancement. Charity. It’s what drives United Legwear & Apparel Co. to be the best global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of legwear, bodywear, apparel, and accessories. Founded in 1998 by Isaac E. Ash to make the very best legwear on the market, ULAC is an industry leader offering a full range of products for babies, kids, teens, and adults. We strive to sell our products at affordable prices for families. Hard work and exponential growth year on year has transformed ULAC into a global apparel and accessories company. 

Our goal to deliver superior products that ensure superior customer satisfaction is made possible by our team of dedicated professionals who work together to make the company the best in business. Our manufacturing, distribution, and logistics division produces the highest quality products at the best possible prices without cutting corners. Integrity of goods is key, so compliance and quality assurance are top priorities, along with meeting every delivery date—whether shipping across the state or around the world.  

We strive to foster an inclusive company culture that stands united to accomplish our mission. We are loyal to our people, supporting their development and ability to achieve excellence. We believe that when people bring their personal best to work each day, it leads to success, advancement, and upward mobility for all. We believe every individual has two hands: one to help themself, and one to help others. We pride ourselves in our value of charity and the commitments we make to help people in need. ULAC supports organizations that help those compromised by sickness, poverty, natural disasters, socioeconomic inequality, and other dire circumstances.  

If you share our vision of delivering superior products in a culture of growth, excellence, and caring, then we want to hear from you! 

For more information about United Legwear & Apparel Co., please visit: 

Job Summary:
The Fabric Manager is responsible for fabric research, development, costing, and commercialization. This position will also play a pivotal role in documentation and tracking processes. The Fabric Manager position requires a strong background in textiles, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers, cross-functional teams, including Design, Product Development, Technical, and Production, to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of fabrics.

Essential Functions (Including but not limited to):

• Manage fabric development milestones and collaborate on fabric assortment decisions: track fabric submissions, monitor milestones, and troubleshoot issues with partners.
• Arrange fabric appointments with core mill partners and analyze fabric testing to meet quality standards.
• Oversee the sample yardage ordering process and ensure on-time delivery to garment vendors.
• Analyze all fabric FDS and existing testing to ensure fabric can pass testing standards in the development process.
• Organize and maintain a fabric library and resources, with knowledge of dyeing, printing, and finishing techniques.
• Communicate deliveries to internal sourcing partners and ensure on-time delivery of sample yardage to garment vendors.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and negotiate pricing and lead times.
• Report on sustainable materials and ensure compliance with fiber documentation standards.
• Maintain alignment with cross-functional teams to meet objectives.
• Attend seasonal fabric shows and agent fairs.
• Manage sample ordering process and pass off from NY to overseas teams and ensure milestone and timeline adherence.
• Oversee receipt and organization of sample yardage cuttings.
• Align with QA team on seasonal high risk raw material.
• Perform any other duties as assigned in support of the company needs and operations.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• BA degree in Textile Management or related field and 7+ years’ experience as a Fabric Manager or similar role in the wholesale apparel industry or equivalent combination of education & experience.
• Experience with fabric adoption processes across various product categories, including knits and wovens.
• Strong understanding of fabric development and quality processes with an understanding of dyeing, printing and finishing techniques.
  Strong negotiation and communication skills with proficiency in sourcing for nominated and full package programs.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret data and draw valid conclusions that show understanding and insight with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong business judgement and sense of urgency and can work independently under critical time frames.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks and workload seamlessly with keen attention to detail and follow-up.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and ability to apply good work habits to effectively complete assigned tasks and contribute to the smooth operation of the company.

Job Location: On-Site

Job Hourly Rate: $41.00 - $57.00 p/h 

This role is a contract/freelance position for 3-6 months. * United Legwear & Apparel Company is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we do not currently sponsor visas. Also, please note that United Legwear & Apparel Company has partnered with USCIS and participates in their E-Verify program.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, Seasonal work, Overseas,

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