Company Description Jakmans Clothing is a fashion and apparel manufacturer with over 25 years of experience producing high-quality, long-lasting garments for brands across more than 10 countries. The company partners closely with founders, designers, and buying directors to develop creative designs, source premium fabrics, and deliver products with reliable lead times.

Jakmans

Clothing focuses on building strong, long-term client relationships and places customer satisfaction at the center of its operations. By combining sustainable practices with technical expertise, the team helps fashion brands bring distinctive, enduring collections to market.

Role Description The Fabric Manager is a full-time, in office role based in Chennai, responsible for overseeing all fabric-related activities from sourcing to delivery. This role manages fabric procurement, including identifying suppliers, negotiating pricing and terms, and ensuring timely availability of materials aligned with production schedules.

The Fabric

Manager monitors fabric quality through inspections, testing, and coordination with internal teams to ensure compliance with brand standards and regulatory requirements. Day-to-day responsibilities include working closely with design, production, and quality teams, resolving fabric-related issues, maintaining accurate inventory records, and optimizing fabric usage to reduce waste and costs.



The role also involves managing vendor relationships, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and contributing to the development of sustainable fabric sourcing strategies.

Qualifications

- Strong expertise in textiles and fabric types, including composition, performance characteristics, and suitability for various garment categories.
- Proficiency in procurement and vendor management, with the ability to source materials, evaluate suppliers, and negotiate favorable terms.
- Experience in quality control for fabrics, including inspection, testing, and documentation to meet brand and industry standards.
- Demonstrated team management and cross-functional collaboration skills to coordinate effectively with design, production, and quality teams.
- Solid negotiation skills for pricing, delivery schedules, and service agreements with mills, traders, and other suppliers.
- Relevant experience in garment manufacturing or apparel production, preferably in a fabric management or sourcing role.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple orders and timelines.
- Working knowledge of inventory management systems and basic data analysis for tracking fabric usage and costs.
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Textiles, Fashion Technology, Apparel Management, or a related field is preferred.

📌 Fabric Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Jakmans Clothing
📍 Chennai