Fabric Operations Specialist — Flexible Hours & Perks

Marni; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Flexible time

Job summary

Marni is seeking a Fabric Operations Specialist to join the Fabric team in Italy. You will oversee supplier management, fabric sampling, and order administration to ensure accurate data and timely deliveries.

The role reports to the Fabric Manager and collaborates with Design, Finance, and Purchasing. Responsibilities include maintaining supplier relationships, verifying orders, tracking fabric samples, and supporting collection development during peak periods.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Direct Purchasing, Fabric Research & Development, Procurement, or Supply Chain roles.
• Proven experience in the operational management of suppliers and purchase orders.
• Experience working closely with creative teams and cross-functional business departments.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and familiarity with ERP/business management systems.
• Good command of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing relationships with suppliers, mills, and other partners of the Fabric Research Department.
• Request quotations, availability, minimum order quantities, and delivery lead times for fabric samples.
• Monitor suppliers' activities and progress, ensuring timelines are met.
• Manage issues related to orders, deliveries, quantities, or documentation.
• Keep supplier information, documentation, and sample purchasing budget tracking up to date.
• Enter, update, and monitor fabric, sample, and material orders.
• Verify order confirmations, prices, quantities, and delivery dates.
• Monitor order status and prepare reports for the team.
• Track receipt of fabric samples and verify consistency with orders.
• Support purchasing-related administrative documentation with Finance and Purchasing.
• Ensure data accuracy and timely updates within company systems.
• Support collection development activities and coordinate with internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to fabric archive organization and documentation.
• Assist during peak periods of collection development and finalization.

Skills

Direct Purchasing

Fabric Research

Procurement

Supply Chain

English proficiency

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Marni is seeking a Fabric Operations Specialist to join the Fabric team in Italy. You will oversee supplier management, fabric sampling, and order administration to ensure accurate data and timely deliveries.

The role reports to the Fabric Manager and collaborates with Design, Finance, and Purchasing. Responsibilities include maintaining supplier relationships, verifying orders, tracking fabric samples, and supporting collection development during peak periods.