American Tall is a thriving e-commerce brand, dedicated to producing world-class
quality clothing for tall men, and women, up to 7’1. Founded by a father and son
duo in 2015, the business has grown to a level that seemed almost unimaginable
just a few years ago and is now a leading brand in the tall community. The
growth can be attributed to the excellent leadership team and family values that
drive the business – respect, passion, support, and empowerment.
We believe the best ideas come from a diverse group of people. This is a special
opportunity to join an innovative business with tremendous upside, and a work
culture built on the foundation of respect, inclusiveness, and continued
learning.
American Tall is seeking a detail-oriented Fabric Sourcing Technician to support
our growing sourcing and product development teams. This role will play a key
part in streamlining workflows by managing fabric and vendor sourcing tasks,
helping reduce delays and increase efficiency across departments.
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Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinate fabric-related activities, including sourcing, development,
sampling, base testing, lab-dip/strike-off/handloom approvals, bulk testing,
fabric appearance and handle assessments, color pre-approvals, bulk fabric
approvals involvement and guidance on garment washing and dyeing.
- Identify and evaluate vendors based on quality, cost, lead time, and
technical capabilities.
- Arrange pre-season lab-dip/strike-off/handloom for approved fabrics in
partnership with other design and merchandising team members to ensure
consistency and efficiency.
- Conduct risk assessments in partnership with quality team during fabric
development and provide recommendations to vendors and internal teams to
mitigate potential issues.
- Assess test reports from both in-house vendor labs and third-party testing
facilities, ensuring follow-ups and corrective actions for underperforming
fabrics.
- Review and analyze vendor performance in partnership with quality and
production teams, considering product/fabric quality, stakeholder and
customer feedback, and third-party fabric testing results.
- Establish and maintain structured documentation for fabric specifications,
approvals, and performance tracking.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, merchandisers,
sourcing, product development, and production, to enhance fabric selection
and quality.
- Create and maintain fabric library in physical and digital format.
Experience, Education and Designations
- A relevant post-secondary education preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in fabric sourcing, development, or technical fabric
management within the apparel industry.
- 3+ years experience actively working with PLM systems.
- Experience with cross functional teams such as design, merchandising,
sourcing, product development, production, and 3rd party vendors.
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes
- Strong knowledge of woven and knit fabric construction, testing standards,
dyeing, finishing, and garment treatments.
- Experience working with vendors in key sourcing regions, including
Bangladesh, India, China and elsewhere.
- Proficient in analyzing test reports and implementing corrective action
plans.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Strong computer skills are required; including proficiency in Microsoft
Office Suite; Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Strong Knowledge of product development planning fundamentals.
- Knowledge of the e-commerce and/or retail space.
- Ability to handle a dynamic work environment with competing priorities.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Strong time management skills to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to interact and work collaboratively cross-functionally and within
different verticals.
- Excellent English communication skills – written and verbal.
- Consistently exhibit American Tall’s values - innovation, respect, passion,
and commitment.
- Must have a positive, team-player attitude.
- Travel may come up but very seldom (sourcing shows)
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Why Join Us?
At American Tall, we take care of our employees and strive to create an
environment where you can flourish. When you join our team, you'll enjoy a
comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your personal and
professional development.
Healthy Lunch Program (onsite only): Enjoy delicious and nutritious meals
curated by our personal chef, promoting a healthy lifestyle. Meals are $2 a day
and all proceeds go to charity. Vegan and gluten free options are available.
Annual Performance Bonus: Your hard work and dedication are rewarded with an
annual bonus, reflecting your contributions to our success.
RRSP Matching: Plan for your future with our RRSP matching program, helping you
build your retirement savings.
Health Benefits: We offer comprehensive health benefits for both single
employees and
families, ensuring you and your loved ones are well taken care of.
Tuition Reimbursement Program: We support professional development. We will
reimburse up to $1000 a year for courses taken outside of work to further
develop your skills.
Generous Vacation Package: We value work-life balance and offer a generous
vacation package, complete with additional gifted days off to give you the time
off you deserve.
Professional Headshots: Start your journey with us on the right foot! All new
hires on site are invited to receive a professional photoshoot to capture their
best side.
Community Engagement: We are committed to giving back. Our lunch program
supports philanthropic initiatives that benefit the community.
Office Celebrations & Social Events: Experience the joy of working in a vibrant
environment with regular office celebrations and in-person socials to connect
with your colleagues.
Flexible Work Hours: We understand the importance of flexibility and offer work
hours that can accommodate your personal schedule when needed.
Referral Program: Help us grow our team! Receive rewards through our referral
program when you bring in great talent.
Employee Discounts: Enjoy a 50% discount on our entire online collection.
Accommodations and Accessibility:
American Tall provides employment accommodation during the recruitment process.
Should you require any accommodation, please indicate this on your application
and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any questions,
suggestions, or required documents regarding accessibility in a different
format, please contact us at HR@americantall.com
Inclusion:
At American Tall, we are committed to building an environment where everyone
feels included, valued, and heard. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are an
important part of our everyday work, and it is our belief that they enable us to
reach our goal of providing excellent quality and care in our products. We
strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people,
people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities
and/or people with intersectional identities.
