Fabric Manager

Jakmans clothing; Chennai; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jakmans Clothing in Chennai seeks a Fabric Manager to oversee sourcing, procurement, and delivery of fabrics for multiple garment lines. This full-time, on-site role requires coordinating with design, production, and quality teams to ensure fabrics meet standards and timelines.

You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, monitor quality inspections, and optimize usage to reduce waste and cost, while supporting sustainable sourcing strategies and maintaining accurate inventory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Textiles, Fashion Technology, Apparel Management, or related field.
• Proven procurement and vendor management experience in textiles.
• Experience in fabric quality control and testing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fabric sourcing from identification to delivery.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and lead times with mills and traders.
• Ensure fabric quality via inspections and testing.
• Coordinate with design, production, and quality teams.
• Maintain accurate fabric inventory and optimize usage.
• Support sustainable fabric sourcing initiatives.

Skills

Textile expertise

Procurement & vendor management

Quality control of fabrics

Team management

Negotiation skills

Garment manufacturing familiarity

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Textiles/Fashion/Apparel management

Tools

Inventory management software

Job description

Company Description

Jakmans Clothing is a fashion and apparel manufacturer with over 25 years of experience producing high-quality, long-lasting garments for brands across more than 10 countries. The company partners closely with founders, designers, and buying directors to develop creative designs, source premium fabrics, and deliver products with reliable lead times. Jakmans Clothing focuses on building strong, long-term client relationships and places customer satisfaction at the center of its operations. By combining sustainable practices with technical expertise, the team helps fashion brands bring distinctive, enduring collections to market.

Role Description

The Fabric Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Chennai, responsible for overseeing all fabric-related activities from sourcing to delivery. This role manages fabric procurement, including identifying suppliers, negotiating pricing and terms, and ensuring timely availability of materials aligned with production schedules. The Fabric Manager monitors fabric quality through inspections, testing, and coordination with internal teams to ensure compliance with brand standards and regulatory requirements. Day-to-day responsibilities include working closely with design, production, and quality teams, resolving fabric-related issues, maintaining accurate inventory records, and optimizing fabric usage to reduce waste and costs. The role also involves managing vendor relationships, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and contributing to the development of sustainable fabric sourcing strategies.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in textiles and fabric types, including composition, performance characteristics, and suitability for various garment categories.
• Proficiency in procurement and vendor management, with the ability to source materials, evaluate suppliers, and negotiate favorable terms.
• Experience in quality control for fabrics, including inspection, testing, and documentation to meet brand and industry standards.
• Demonstrated team management and cross-functional collaboration skills to coordinate effectively with design, production, and quality teams.
• Solid negotiation skills for pricing, delivery schedules, and service agreements with mills, traders, and other suppliers.
• Relevant experience in garment manufacturing or apparel production, preferably in a fabric management or sourcing role.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple orders and timelines.
• Working knowledge of inventory management systems and basic data analysis for tracking fabric usage and costs.
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Textiles, Fashion Technology, Apparel Management, or a related field is preferred.