Fabric and Trims Manager

THE ALLSAINTS TEAMAt AllSaints we are in the business of feelings - making our customers feel cool and confident. If, like us, you believe in the power of a great outfit, we'd love to talk to you.We're a global brand made up of a very diverse mix of talented people in a huge variety of roles. Our products are designed in house and made by a small number of suppliers and artisans around the world to sustainable standards.We are a brand embarking on a very exciting plan and we are seeking new members of the team who want to contribute to this.THE ALLSAINTS TEAMHere at AllSaints we pride ourselves on our customer centric global team and our vision to continually make the coolest clothes to evoke emotion for our customers, worldwide.AllSaints is proud to be identified as one team; everything about our style and creativity is curated in-house, from store design and construction to our brand image & clothing design. We are truly an agile business which works at pace and takes responsibility in the work we produce.We are a brand embarking on a very exciting plan and we are seeking new members of the team who want to contribute to this.WHAT WILL I BE DOING?Lead and manage all sourcing and development of fabrications across Menswear and Womenswear Outerwear, Tailoring and Trousers, ensuring all align with the brands sustainability goalsLaunch seasonal developments with global mills, ensuring product margin is keyNegotiate best costs and lead times to ensure best possible deliveriesSupport all apparel and accessories categories with sourcing needsLiaise with key license partners for sourcing supportWork directly with the Design team to identify key fabric trendsHave a strong understanding of brand aesthetic and drive newness through colour palette collaborationMain point of contact between the Design, Atelier and Technical teamsManage the annual fabric budget and ensure this is circulated fairly between seasons and gendersWork effectively in collaboration with Design, Product Development, ESG, Buying and Technical teams to ensure all internal systems and trackers are complete with accurate informationEvaluate and onboard fabric and trims suppliers that meet our aesthetic, economical, technical and sustainable needsManage lab dips, strike offs and bulk approvals, ensuring colour, finish and handfeel reach brand standardManage AllSaints Spitalfields - from fabrics, trims, testing, production line and deliveryEnsure all fabric developments and sourcing bookings are in line with the Critical PathManage the ordering of Atelier suppliesMaintain transparent relationships with all suppliers to encourage open communication and collaborationParticipate in design and technical reviews and discuss openly any foreseen product issues that do not align to our needsStrong negotiation skills to ensure better costs and increased profit marginsProblem solving production issues and communicating faults to suppliers, ensuring brand success is at the forefrontGenerate purchase orders for all sampling fabrics, ensuring the budget is kept on trackPurchase order tracking, ensure POs are generated and completed in a timely manner to align with supplier payment termsVisit global trade fairs to ensure sourcing trends are maintainedHold supplier meetings to review sourcing and manufacturing abilities.Maintain a fabric library for referencingReview test reports for each cloth used from proto stage, assessing any needs for wearer trials and ensuring all needed tests are carried out and correct standards are met for bulk productionRegular store checks to check on quality of fabric and trimsManage fabric development administrative tasks, including all data collectionMaintain a trims bible as a core reference point for all teamsWHAT SKILLS DO I NEED FOR THE ROLE?Strong knowledge of textiles, fabric construction and finishing techniquesEffective written and verbal communicationExcellent organisational skills and time managementStrong knowledge of the brand and product an advantageStrong commercial understanding of product, margin and costConfidence using all programmes in the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, Word and Powerpoint)Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and problem solveAbility to handle a fast paced, high level of pressure and meet deadlines essentialStrong negotiation skillsCollaborative and flexible approach with the ability to communicate with all levels of the businessHighly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects with urgencyStrong knowledge and awareness of sustainable credentials and certifying bodies fromFashion / textiles or related degree (or equivalent) an advantageABOUT THE LOCATIONBased in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health & beauty. Studio Location. Approximately a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street.WHAT WE STAND FORThe Customer is the Boss We work as one proud team to get the best for our customersOne Team We are joined up and encourage others to share their ideasWe Do What We Say We Will We know our goals, and we work with clear outcomes in mindWe Are Responsible We are self aware, understand the impact we have on others and are positive about the futureBENEFITSA generous wardrobe allowance so that you can wear our beautiful clothes to work each dayWe are a disability committed certified employerEmployee discount for you to spend with family and friends25 days holiday increasing to 28 days after 2 years continuous serviceBank holidays, birthdays and volunteering days offAccess to dental cash plan & free virtual GP appointments through AvivaUNUM employee assistance helplineLife assurance coverAccess to discounted gym membership and corporate discountsHybrid working in our historic East London studios, working hours are 9-5.30pmFree, confidential, wellbeing and lifestyle support with Retail TrustEnhanced family leave benefits (neonatal, fertility, maternity, paternity, adoption, menopause)Health days for you to use either for physical or mental wellnessDedicated mental health support from our mental health first aidersEye care vouchers, season ticket loans and much more#WeAreAllSaintsOur aim is to develop truly diverse teams and create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to give of their best whilst contributing to the success of our brand.We recognise the importance and strength of diversity and commit to providing equal opportunities to everyone in our employment and recruitment processes. We safeguard against any form of discrimination irrespective of gender, gender reassignment, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status or age.Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still very much like to hear from you. We want you to know that finding people who have a passion for our brand and are open to learning is incredibly important to us.If you need any support or adjustments during your application, please get in touch with us and we are happy to help.#LI-Hybrid