Title:  Manager - Garment Technology

Job Requisition ID:  7435
Location: 

Ratmalana, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Strategic Business Unit:  Key Accounts Group 1
About the Company and Job Details: 

About Brandix

At Brandix, a pioneer in Sri Lanka’s Apparel industry, we develop, manufacture and market end to end apparel solutions for world renowned brands. With a purpose to deliver Inspired Solutions through Inspired People, we have a team of over 50,000 employees across nine countries including India, Bangladesh, Haiti and the United Kingdom. On a journey to be the most sustainable apparel manufacturer in the region, Brandix embeds real change across every point of our operations as we care for our planet and the communities in which we serve.

Key purpose of the Job

The Manager - Garment Technology heads the technical function for the assigned customer/s and is responsible for leading the Garment Technology team in achievement of the Technical / Fit & Construction KPIs. The role holder ensures effective product development for the assigned customer including development risk assessment, construction validation, cost effective, bulk feasible and quality viable style development and effective Production Handover of developed products. Ensuring customer satisfaction related to technical areas is critical to the role holder. Furthermore, the job holder is responsible for execute the vested duties and responsibilities in relation to the Health & Safety guidelines, instructions and protocols of the Organization.                                                                         

Key Responsibilities:

1.    Responsible for formulation and deployment of effective strategies and implementation plans for the Garment Tech function for the assigned customer/s
2.    Drive Product Development through rigorous reviews and deployment of technical processes / innovations
3.    Oversee achievement of the Production Handover / Integration objectives for the assigned product category 
4.    Collaborate with the internal and external stake holders for achievement of the functional KPIs
5.    Lead the Garment Technology team for the assigned customer/s                                            

Education

Masters / Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering/ Clothing Technology or any other relevant stream

Experience

6 to 9+ years of experience in sample room operations in a Product Development Centre with strong exposure to technical, fit, and construction concepts and best practices

Competencies

Drive Vision & Growth
Excite & Engage Customers
Inspire Each Other
Simplify & Focus
TC - Customer Insights (P3)
TC - Integrated Apparel Value Chain Perspective (P2)
TC - Business and Commercial Acumen (P2)
TC - Knowledge of Garment Technology (P3)

This is an Equal Opportunity Company