Fabric Manager Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of fabric manager. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for leadership for Logistics (warehouse and distribution) function at three mills within the Global Nonwovens in support of our global customer base.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Strong planning and organizational skills with a sense of urgency for deadlines and attention to detail
• Prior overseas Asia travel experience with strong knowledge of and relationships with mills & factories
• Solid fabric construction knowledge across multiple specialized areas
• Strong cost negotiation skills
• Key Interface to execute strategic fabric sourcing and product development plan that meets KF design vision and financial goals
• In addition to maintaining relationships with our existing vendors, to identify new fabric sourcing partners and production avenues to enhance financial feasibility and brand value
• Manage and lead trim development and ensure all components are available for production
• Working with the Atelier to develop production-ready samples for seasonal design presentations and make recommendations to the designers

In response to your job posting for fabric manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for project Management support to Raw Materials team and Global Procurement for material substitutions.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Working technical knowledge of knit fabrics, with understanding of basic knitting constructions, weights, and contents
• Excellent technical knowledge of all textile/fabric
• Working technical knowledge of woven fabrications
• Build and maintain relationships with GIS & cross-functional partners
• Significant experience in training and coaching
• Strong fabric trend knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and PLM
• International travel for research and development

In response to your job posting for fabric manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for a full range of traffic compliance guidance to procurement, shipping, contracts, legal and other functional areas within the business.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Ensure timely deliveries of sourcing, sampling and production.Communicate any costing, timing and quality concerns throughout the product development and production process to cross-functional teams and vendors
• Regularly visiting suppliers to check on production and Quality Checks (QC)
• Working closely with sales team and Operations Director to ensure that monthly production capacity is utilized and recommending appropriate action when issues arise
• Monitoring production status of all products by season
• Tracking shipments from vendor to distribution centre
• Supporting costing process by issuing spreadsheets for tracking and conducting initial price and capacity negotiation
• Potential global travel
• Experience in Fabric Sourcing and Fashion Production

I would like to submit my application for the fabric manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for viable fabric cost options that work within AUC targets and maintain intended end garment aesthetic.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Good network of suppliers and production units locally and overseas would be an added advantage
• Build strong relationships with cross functional partners including global production and GIS fabric teams
• Meet with key suppliers to gain clear understanding of future developments and competitive sourcing of fabrics
• Oversee denim fabric strategy and fabric library
• Participate in identifying potential key item fabrications for upcoming seasons
• Excellent technical knowledge of denim fabrications and finishes
• Fluency in Japanese is highly desirable
• Good understanding of Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) and Software-Defined (SDx) principles

I am excited to be applying for the position of fabric manager. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for support in solving problems with fabric team, mills and factories to avoid late shipments.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Oversee performance and fabric library
• Strong knowledge of fabric construction and types
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation and follow-up skills
• Has an understanding of trade regulations, testing protocol, product integrity requirements, product cycle timeline, and fabric garment construction
• Fabric Expertise- experience with fabric and garment construction and manufacturing/sourcing processes
• Problem Solver- experience using an analytical approach to solve problems
• Technical knowledge of yarns, fabrics, dyeing, printing, and finishing processes as it relates to knit fabrics
• Proficient in PLM, Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel preferred