Officer – Fabric R&D (Temporary)

Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities?

Here is what you need to know about the job:

At Li & Fung, we are driving the future of global supply chains by prioritizing innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. As the world of commerce evolves with new technologies, we are transforming how businesses operate and connect with consumers. Our goal is to build efficient, forward-thinking supply chains that unlock new possibilities and provide tangible value to every part of the process.

Embracing a culture of entrepreneurship, we use cutting-edge digital tools to enhance teamwork, spark creativity, and push the boundaries of what’s achievable.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, guiding our relationships with our team, clients, suppliers and the communities we serve.

In line with our growth ambitions in Turkiye, we are seeking a dynamic and driven professional to join our team in Istanbul as an Officer – Fabric R&D. If you’re passionate about innovation and eager to contribute to the future of global supply chains, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Descriptions

• Fabric purchase, analysis, fabric costing, weaving and yarn costing
• Plan the total bulk production with the vendors as per the order quantity and quality norms
• Responsible for streamlining the production of fabric with the suppliers
• Trend forecasting and seasonal fabric collection and presentation
• Liaise with internal designers, merchandisers, overseas clients and suppliers
• Provide fabric technical support and sourcing
• Follow the development of new fabrics as they are sourced
• Generate fabric cards once fabrics are spaced and maintain all pertinent information throughout the approval status of both sample and stock
• Collect and document stock pricing/lead-time/minimum and surcharge information for each fabric card
• Negotiate prices and timing with suppliers for samples and stock
• Send color standards to vendors and track lab dip submits for custom color fabrics and follow with design counterpart for approval comments

Requirements

• Degree or above in Textile or related disciplines
• Minimum 4 years’ relevant experience
• Strong product and material knowledge with good development skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with the team, communicate effectively with internal and external parties
• Strong problem-solving skills

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As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

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