The Kasper Group ยท 1 day ago
Fabric Operations Assistant, Wholesale Apparel
The Kasper Group is an apparel industry leader, offering women wardrobe solutions for their wear-to-work and special occasion dressing needs. They are currently seeking a motivated Fabric Operations Assistant to support the Director of Textiles by facilitating fabric flow, R&D, and sourcing in collaboration with Design and Production teams.
Responsibilities
Act as the primary point of contact for mills; flag potential delays and ensure all target completion dates are met
Clearly communicate technical fabric questions to overseas factories to ensure standards are maintained
Request FDS sheets and collaborate with suppliers on pricing, minimums, width, and content; source local sub-proto yardage as needed
Assist in ordering sample yardage for market and manage the receipt and filing of all bulk/sample lots
Maintain precise, detailed records of all fabric developments from initial adoption through pre-production
Request FDS for all sampled qualities and maintain organized digital files in the corporate shared folders
Interface with Design and Production teams to ensure quality standards and fabric strategies align with brand goals
Organize the physical fabric library (standards, prints, and color items) to ensure it is accessible for all teams
Cut and label swatches for Design boards; assist designers in pulling yardage for sample cutting
Create and maintain seasonal binders of all submits and keep 1/4 yard cutting references for house records
Qualification
Required
Strong background in woven and knit construction/development
Working knowledge of MS Office & Excel is required
Proven ability to prioritize a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment with a natural 'retention for facts' and systems
A strong brand aesthetic and understanding of the Anne Klein consumer
Preferred
Degree in Textiles, Supply Chain, Buying, or Merchandising preferred
Previous internship experience is highly preferred
PLM and Photoshop knowledge is a plus
Company
The Kasper Group
The Kasper Group is a trusted portfolio of global fashion brands with an expertise in Jackets, Pants, Skirts, and Blouses.
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2014-04-08Acquired
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