FABRIC PURCHASING AGENT

Job Function:

• Place and process raw material purchase orders including confirm delivery dates
• Coordinate and follow up with suppliers on shipping raw materials to factory.
• Follow up with vendors on raw materials bulk submission rejections and approvals
• Follow-up with vendors to ensure that production samples are executed correctly and timely. 
• Request and track the receipt of SGS and internal testing results
• Daily process tracking progress through RMPO tracker. Identify items that may present delivery delay and address accordingly.
• Review ready lists from vendors prior shipping to verify accurate quantity and date 
• Request and authorize booking from material suppliers
• Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and in the event of problems trace shipments and follow up undelivered goods
• Request and process shipping documents including invoice payments and standard fabric weight
• Support with additional customers’ requirements as needed

Required Experience/skills:

• Min. 2-3 years of related work experience required or Bachelor’s Degree, preferable in Textile/apparel, business administration.
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills is a must;
• Ability to consistently communicate clearly is a must; Assertive
• Strong in Math
• excellent organization skills and timelines is a must; Multitask
• Detailed oriented with strong follow-through and a sense of urgency is a must.
• Ability to use basic computer programs effectively, competence on Word, Outlook and the ability to accurately setup Excel spreadsheets and the ability to create formulas a must; strong Excel
• Need to be a quick learner.
• Ability to work comfortable both independently and in a team environment;
• Negotiations skills a plus

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