Product - Manager, Fabric

Aritzia; Canada; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fabric manufacturing company in Canada is seeking a Manager, Fabric to lead the team in sourcing and manufacturing high-quality fabrics. The role involves negotiating with suppliers, ensuring quality execution, and contributing to the fabric strategy. Candidates should have proven skills in fabric sourcing, a commitment to quality, and strong cross-functional collaboration abilities. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits at a progressive workplace.

Benefits

Product Discount

Access to A-OK Commissary & Cafe

On-site fitness studio

Virtual Wellness resources

Aspirational workplace

Additional amenities

Variety of extras such as discounts and on-site medical care

Qualifications

• Proven skills in sourcing fabrics and executing negotiations with RM Suppliers.
• Ability to learn and apply company values and leadership principles.
• Fluency in collaboration with cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day function of the fabric department.
• Execute sourcing and manufacturing of fabric.
• Build a fabric production plan to accelerate growth.
• Negotiate quality, lead times, and margins with suppliers.
• Deliver high-quality and cost-effective fabrics.

Skills

Sourcing fabrics

Lead-time negotiation

Margin negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Commitment to quality

Education

Applicable certifications or education in sourcing fabrics

Job description

THE TEAM

The mission of the Fabric Department is to manufacture a world-class portfolio of fabrics that deliver on our Everyday Luxury promise.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Aritzia is growing and our Fabric team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for identifying, sourcing, and delivering a world‑class portfolio of fabrics which fulfill the creative vision and are executed on‑time at a competitive price. You will play a pivotal role in executing Aritzia's fabric strategy through cross‑functional collaboration across Aritzia's Product Division and strategic negotiations with our Raw Material (RM) Suppliers. With people at the heart of everything we do, you will support your high‑potential people to grow rewarding careers at Aritzia - while enjoying one yourself.

THE ROLE

As the Manager, Fabric, you will lead the team to:

• Work with the appropriate Business Support partners to seamlessly lead the day‑to‑day function of the department in support of corporate objectives, while enabling progressive career development and an incredible employee experience.
• Execute the approach for sourcing and manufacturing fabric at Aritzia
• Understand our assortment and business to build a fabric production plan that accelerates Aritzia's growth
• Secure the best possible quality fabric against defined standards
• Negotiate the best possible fabric lead times without compromising quality
• Negotiate the best possible fabric margins without compromising lead‑time and quality
• Ensure world‑class execution, delivering high quality, timely, and cost‑effective fabrics

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The Manager, Fabric, has:

• Proven and best‑in‑class skills, applicable certifications, education and/or experience in sourcing fabrics and executing the lead‑time and margin negotiations with RM Suppliers

• A commitment to learn and apply Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles
• The ability to collaborate fluently with cross‑functional partners
• A commitment to quality and investing in results that add value to the business

THE COMPENSATION

The typical hiring range for this position is $100,000-$125,000 CAD per year. The final agreed upon salary may vary based on factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills and experience. Additionally, this position may be eligible for bonus. We are always looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications. Aritzia's Everyday Luxury compensation package goes beyond the base salary with endless growth and recognition opportunities through our pay‑for‑performance philosophy. With comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces and elevated employee perks and experiences - we provide it all.

THE PERKS

Some of the industry‑leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia:

• Product Discount - Maybe you've heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now.
• A-OK Commissary & Cafe - Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our in‑house bistro and cafe is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.
• The SET - Our in‑office fitness studio and gym with state‑of‑the‑art equipment, custom‑created classes and optional personal training. Open 7 days a week, it works out well.
• Aritzia Virtual Wellness - Because your health, happiness and safety matter, we provide 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, whether they're physical, mental, social or financial.
• Aspirational Workplace - Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity, productivity and inspiration. They're also dog friendly. Woof.
• Amenities - Additional amenities include a private parents' room, shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences, bike rooms and more.
• The Extras - We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry‑cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, self‑care promos and on‑site medical care.

ARITZIA

Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic. Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.