We are looking for a responsible and detail-oriented Fabric In-charge to manage fabric from inward and relaxation through to cutting handover. You will receive and verify fabric, prepare it for cutting, maintain accurate records, and make sure fabric reaches the cutting table ready for use, with the right shade, quality and quantity.
Key Responsibilities
Fabric Inward
- Receive fabric and verify quantities against invoices and delivery documents
- Check rolls for holes, stains, defects and shade variations
- Maintain complete records of all incoming fabric lots and roll details
- Report shortages, damages or mismatches to management and the Merchandising team
- Store fabric safely and in an organised way, by lot and style
Fabric Relaxation and Preparation
- Carry out fabric relaxation as per company standards
- Conduct shrinkage testing and confirm results are within approved tolerance limits
- Ensure roll-to-roll shade matching, and rib and body fabric shade consistency
- Coordinate with the Pattern Team before cutting begins
- Resolve fabric, pattern or shade issues before production
Handover to Cutting
- Issue relaxed and approved fabric to the cutting department as per the cutting plan
- Coordinate with the Cutting, Merchandising and Production teams to make sure fabric is available on time
- Keep roll-wise records of fabric issued, balance fabric and end bits
- Monitor fabric shortages caused by GSM variation or fabric damage and ensure timely resolution
Records and Compliance
- Maintain inward, relaxation and issue registers accurately
- Maintain documentation for traceability and audits
- Keep the fabric area clean, organised and safe
Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
- Minimum 2–5 years of experience in fabric store or fabric handling in the garment industry
- Experience in knit garment manufacturing (preferred)
- Knowledge of fabric inspection, relaxation, shrinkage testing and shade matching
- Basic computer skills (MS Excel) for records and stock reports
- Accuracy in checking, counting and record keeping
- Valuable coordination skills and ability to work to deadlines