Senior Fabric technologist

4 days ago

London House Hampstead Road London NW FB UK, UK, United Kingdom myGwork Full time

This job is with ASOS, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

We’re ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world.

We exist to give our customers the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you’re free to be your true self without judgement, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.

But how are we showing up? We’re proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and we placed 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer list.

Everyone needs some help showing up as their best self. Let our Talent team know if you need any adjustments throughout the process in whatever way works best for you.

  • Support implementation of Fabric and Trims strategy, in line with the Commercial and Technical objectives and leading the team to deliver against key milestones
  • Deliver ASOS fabric management (ACFT) training to empower supplier on fabric self-approvals to support speed to market and RFT quality.
  • Ensuring high quality and consistency on a global manufacturing scale by using approved core fabrics for bulk production and managing a bulk-approved core fabric library
  • Deliver fabric training modules across the business and suppliers, and regular meetings with ACFT to discuss monthly testing performance and CAP to ensure right first-time fabrics fit for purpose.
  • Re-engineer and develop fabrics through various mills to achieve best fabric price, together with regional support
  • Deliver newness and innovation of materials, working closely with other Commercial teams.
  • Support Consolidation of fabric mills regionally and globaly
  • support head of fabric in delivering cost savings through fabric and yarn negotiations, working in close collaboration with the Commercial teams
  • Attending seasonal buying reviews of relevant departments to standardise fabric quality, reduce variance and improve garment performance.
  • Development of new fabric trends and innovation of materials, closely working with the commercial teams.
  • Support in mapping mills and raw material work to support Fashion with Integrity goals
  • Using a Mill Accreditation system, to build partnerships with the best yarn & fabric mills
Qualifications

We'd love to meet someone with...

  • A broad knowledge and experience in fabric sourcing & composite materials in the current competitive marketplace
  • The ability to build strong relationships both internally with senior stakeholders & ASOS teams, as well as externally with suppliers & manufacturers will be integral to the role.
  • Broad current market-leading knowledge of worldwide fabric & composite materials supply chain including core volume lines & quick response unisex fast fashion.
  • Breadth of knowledge across all fabric bases, experienced in sourcing composite materials for fashion.
  • Confident presentation and communication skills that are clear, succinct & persuasive.
  • A strong understanding of new fabric innovations and development, with an interest in relevant technologies.
  • Aside from technical experience, organisational & analytical skills are essential, as are good time management and the ability to prioritise tasks
  • Strong reporting skills using Excel, data management & PowerPoint skills
Additional Information

BeneFITS’

  • Employee discount (hello ASOS discount)
  • ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities across the business)
  • Employee sample sales
  • Access to a huge range of LinkedIn learning materials
  • 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Private medical care scheme
  • Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits

Why take our word for it? Search #InsideASOS on our socials to see what life at ASOS is like.

Our Commitments

We want our people to be whoever they want to be. Thats why were committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at ASOS, but howre we doing it?

Were proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. Weve also recently been placed 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer List too.

We have several employee networks that operate as safe spaces, to help support and celebrate our people, find out more here.

How can we support you to be your best self? Our Talent team will be happy to provide support e.g. if you need additional time to prepare for an assessment or you have requirements for any part of the interview/hiring process - just let us know by email or phone, whatever works best for you. Its also our policy to interview all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum requirements for roles they have applied to.

If you have any questions about the policies we have in place to support our employees (e.g. our parental leave approach), just let our Talent team know.

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