Fabric Development & Sourcing Associate

KLA Industries; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Industries in New York seeks an organized Fabric Assistant to support our fabric development and production teams. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in sourcing, documentation, and supplier coordination.

You will maintain fabric charts, assist with purchase orders, manage samples, and help with testing documents and color reviews to ensure timely deliveries. With a strong interest in textiles, you will learn PLM systems and collaborate across mills, factories, and internal

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in textiles or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of fabric terminology, construction, fiber content, and development/production processes is a plus.
• Strong interest in textiles and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fabric sourcing, development, and follow-up with suppliers.
• Maintain and organize fabric samples, production samples, and related records.
• Prepare and maintain fabric charts for both development and production.
• Collect and upload FDS and other required documentation, including test reports and sustainability certificates.
• Assist with creating and placing purchase orders for proto and sample yardage.
• Communicate daily with mills and factories to monitor sample yardage status and deliveries.
• Track fabric submissions, approvals, and production status.
• Follow up on outstanding sample requests, approvals, and production-related issues.
• Assist with purchase orders, shipping information, invoices, and other fabric-related documentation.
• Assist with reviewing fabric quality and color and providing comments to suppliers.
• Perform general administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Time management

Multitasking

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

KLA Industries in New York seeks an organized Fabric Assistant to support our fabric development and production teams. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in sourcing, documentation, and supplier coordination.

You will maintain fabric charts, assist with purchase orders, manage samples, and help with testing documents and color reviews to ensure timely deliveries. With a strong interest in textiles, you will learn PLM systems and collaborate across mills, factories, and internal