Fabrics Operations Specialist

We are committed to creating empowering, emotive, and everyday designs that allow our customers the means to express themselves authentically, in every occasion.

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We are looking for who is ready to make a difference, into an intercultural environment made of love and passion, talents and out of the box thinkers.

At Marni, planning connects the ambition of our collections with the everyday rhythm of the business.

We are looking for a Fabric Operations Specialist to join Fabric team, reporting to the Fabric Manager. with responsibility for ensuring the efficient operational management of activities related to suppliers, fabric sampling, and fabric orders, supporting the smooth progress of collection development and ensuring the accuracy of administrative processes, including order follow-up, deliveries, and system data updates.

What you will do

Supplier Management

• Maintain ongoing relationships with suppliers, mills, and other partners of the Fabric Research Department.
• Request quotations, availability, minimum order quantities, and delivery lead times for fabric samples.
• Monitor suppliers’ activities and progress, ensuring collection development timelines and priorities defined by the Design Team are met.
• Manage any issues related to orders, deliveries, quantities, or documentation, involving the relevant departments when necessary.
• Keep supplier information, documentation, and sample purchasing budget tracking up to date.

Order Management

• Enter, update, and monitor fabric, sample, and material orders.
• Verify order confirmations, prices, quantities, commercial conditions, and delivery dates.
• Monitor order status and prepare reports and updates for the team.
• Track the receipt of fabric samples and verify consistency between received materials, orders, and related documentation.
• Support the management of purchasing-related administrative documentation and collaborate with the Finance and Purchasing Departments to ensure the correct execution of processes.
• Ensure data accuracy and timely updates within company systems.

Collection Development Support

• Support the team in managing daily activities related to collection development.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather priorities, requests, and timelines.
• Contribute to the organization and maintenance of the fabric archive, collection documentation, and related information.
• Support the team during peak periods associated with collection development and finalization.

What you bring

• 3-5 years of experience in Direct Purchasing, Fabric Research & Development, Procurement, or Supply Chain roles, preferably within fashion or luxury companies.
• Proven experience in the operational management of suppliers and purchase orders.
• Experience working closely with creative teams and cross-functional business departments.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and familiarity with ERP/business management systems.
• Good command of the English language.

What we offer

• CCNL Industria, Base Salary (gross annual) € 35.000.
• Flexible time and smart working
• Meal vouchers

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