Aravinda Vithanage

Fabric and Compliance Technologist @Superdry

Cheltenham, GB

Evaluating test results, supplier performance & dealing with product dispositions.Providing seasonal fabric approvals and technical assistance to re-submit rejected fabric bases ensuring successful bulk production and on-time delivery. Managing suppliers to deliver premium-quality fabrics.Maintaining supplier score cards and leading suppliers for continuous improvements. Taking ownership of fabric quality and delivery from photo sample through to shipment.Leading new fabric & wash development projects, signing off and formulating specification documentations.Ownership of risk assessment of fabrics, identifying risks & proactively engaging suppliers to mitigate risks.Providing technical guidance to resolve bulk issues. Active engagement with design, sourcing, and production merchandising teams to ensure both business & customer centric solutions are facilitated.Advising sourcing department on technical feasibilities of seasonal resourcing initiatives and technical engagement with suppliers to execute the re-sourcing products by efficiently developing the fabrics & washes.Managing supplier adherence Superdry performance protocols & collecting necessary product certificationsZDHC Roadmap to Zero: Strategizing & proactively dealing with Tier 1 supplier base making sure Superdry achieves the Roadmap to Zero strategy milestones in full. Managing regional chemical champions & actively participating in the ZDHC brands advisory group meetings.Issuing updates to Superdry performance protocols, creating technical information, reports, and manuals, ensuring quality and consistency.Supporting training initiatives for Regional Office Tech Team and global supplier base.Key Achievements:Recognized by the leadership as the ‘Superdry Hero’ from Quality and Technical Department for excellence in delivery of high fabric quality & collaborative teamwork within internal and external stakeholders of the business.Completed the KPMG audit becoming a Pioneer brand at ZDHC-BtoZ

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