Karnataka, India (with frequent travel across Asia)
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ABOUT THE ROLE
A circular knit fabric manufacturer with Asia wide operations is seeking a Project Director / Project Manager to serve as the technical and commercial bridge between its overseas headquarters and India manufacturing plant in Karnataka. The role covers the full Asian apparel supply chain managing garment manufacturer relationships, interfacing with global brand liaison offices, and providing on-ground technical support at the India plant.
*This is not a back-office role. The successful candidate will spend significant time on-site at manufacturing facilities, in brand offices, and at trade events across Asia. Strong technical fabric knowledge combined with commercial relationship management is essential.*
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Manufacturer & Supply Chain Relationships
- Maintain ongoing relationships with apparel manufacturers across Asia covering fabric development, sample approvals, and production follow-up
- Act as primary point of contact for garment factories on fabric specifications, timelines, and quality expectations
- Coordinate between overseas HQ and India JV plant to align on development and production milestones
2. Brand Liaison Office Interface
- Visit and coordinate with brand liaison offices of global sportswear and apparel brands for technical discussions, performance requirements, and development updates
- Present fabric capabilities, development updates, and compliance documentation at brand technical reviews
- Stay current with brand testing protocols, sustainability requirements, and material approval processes
3. In office Technical Support India Plant
- Provide hands-on technical support at the Karnataka manufacturing plant covering circular knitting, dyeing, finishing,