Senior Fabric technologist (Maternity Cover)

Job Responsibilities

• Support implementation of Fabric and Trims strategy, in line with the Commercial and Technical objectives and leading the team to deliver against key milestones.
• Deliver ASOS fabric management (ACFT) training to empower suppliers on fabric self-approvals to support speed to market and RFT quality.
• Ensure high quality and consistency on a global manufacturing scale by using approved core fabrics for bulk production and managing a bulk-approved core fabric library.
• Deliver fabric training modules across the business and suppliers, and conduct regular meetings with ACFT to discuss monthly testing performance and CAP to ensure right first-time fabrics fit for purpose.
• Re-engineer and develop fabrics through various mills to achieve the best fabric price, together with regional support.
• Deliver newness and innovation of materials, working closely with other Commercial teams.
• Support consolidation of fabric mills regionally and globally.
• Support head of fabric in delivering cost savings through fabric and yarn negotiations, working in close collaboration with the Commercial teams.
• Attend seasonal buying reviews of relevant departments to standardize fabric quality, reduce variance, and improve garment performance.
• Develop new fabric trends and innovations of materials, closely working with the commercial teams.
• Support in mapping mills and raw material work to support Fashion with Integrity goals.
• Utilize a Mill Accreditation system to build partnerships with the best yarn & fabric mills.

About ASOS

We are ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world. We exist to give our customers the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you\’re free to be your true self without judgment and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.

Who We\’re Looking For

• A broad knowledge and experience in fabric sourcing & composite materials in the current competitive marketplace.
• The ability to build strong relationships both internally with senior stakeholders & ASOS teams, as well as externally with suppliers & manufacturers.
• Broad current market-leading knowledge of worldwide fabric & composite materials supply chain including core volume lines & quick response unisex fast fashion.
• Breadth of knowledge across all fabric bases, experienced in sourcing composite materials for fashion.
• Confident presentation and communication skills that are clear, succinct & persuasive.
• A strong understanding of new fabric innovations and development, with an interest in relevant technologies.
• Organizational & analytical skills are essential, as are good time management and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong reporting skills using Excel, data management & PowerPoint skills.

Benefits

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!).
• ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities across the business).
• Employee sample sales.
• Access to a huge range of LinkedIn learning materials.
• 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Private medical care scheme.
• Flexible benefits allowance – which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits.

Our Commitments

We want our people to be whoever they want to be. That\’s why we\’re committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at ASOS. We are proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed, and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

We have several employee networks that operate as safe spaces to help support and celebrate our people. Our Talent team will be happy to provide support if you need additional time to prepare for an assessment or have requirements for any part of the interview/hiring process.

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