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Fabric Associate Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

Associate Materials Manager

Menomonee Falls, WI · On-site

$18.50 - $25.50/hr

About the Role As Associate Materials Manager, you will execute global materials sourcing ... Creates and maintains fabric library to support innovation, newness and trend for CFT utilization

Associate Designer - Knits

Dodgeville, WI · Hybrid

$60K - $70K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

As an Associate Designer you will be responsible for contributing to the Design team through your ... Contribute in raw material research, market research, and fabric/trim development. * Execute ...

As a Senior Consultant - Associate Data Engineer you will design, build, and optimize modern data ... Working primarily inside the Microsoft stack (Azure, Synapse, and Microsoft Fabric), you will ...

As a Senior Consultant - Associate Data Engineer you will design, build, and optimize modern data ... Working primarily inside the Microsoft stack (Azure, Synapse, and Microsoft Fabric), you will ...

Sales Associate

Oconomowoc, WI

$14 - $19/hr

  • PTO

Ace Hardware - Immediate Sales Associate Needed Are you outgoing, friendly, and helpful? We are ... These hard working men and women are part of the fabric of your community. They are small business ...

Associate Designer - Knits

Dodgeville, WI · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

As an Associate Designer you will be responsible for contributing to the Design team through your ... Contribute in raw material research, market research, and fabric/trim development. * Execute ...

Partner with Associate Manager on seasonal Sourcing recaps, flow plans, costing information and ... Fabric / Trim Development - send out counter developments to vendors and track all submits and ...

Retail Sales Associate

Madison, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $17/hr

Retail Sales Associate We invest in our people and continuously work towards fostering an ... between fabric patterns and colors. You may have the opportunity to voluntarily work between ...

Rental Associate

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Kimps Ace Hardware is seeking an hourly rental associate to assist with the manual task throughout ... These hard working men and women are part of the fabric of your community. They are small business ...

Seasonal Sales Associate

Wauwatosa, WI · On-site

$13.25 - $15.75/hr

Seasonal Sales Associate We invest in our people and continuously work towards fostering an ... between fabric patterns and colors. You may have the opportunity to voluntarily work between ...

Seasonal Sales Associate

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$13.25 - $15.50/hr

Seasonal Sales Associate We invest in our people and continuously work towards fostering an ... between fabric patterns and colors. You may have the opportunity to voluntarily work between ...

Seasonal Sales Associate

WI · On-site

$13.25 - $15.50/hr

Seasonal Sales Associate We invest in our people and continuously work towards fostering an ... between fabric patterns and colors. You may have the opportunity to voluntarily work between ...

Retail Sales Associate

Brookfield, WI · On-site

$14 - $16.25/hr

Retail Sales Associate We invest in our people and continuously work towards fostering an ... between fabric patterns and colors. You may have the opportunity to voluntarily work between ...

Seasonal Sales Associate

Greenfield, WI · On-site

$13.25 - $15.75/hr

Seasonal Sales Associate We invest in our people and continuously work towards fostering an ... between fabric patterns and colors. You may have the opportunity to voluntarily work between ...

Seasonal Sales Associate

Glendale, WI · On-site

$13.25 - $15.75/hr

Seasonal Sales Associate We invest in our people and continuously work towards fostering an ... between fabric patterns and colors. You may have the opportunity to voluntarily work between ...

Seasonal Sales Associate

Brookfield, WI · On-site

$12.75 - $15/hr

Seasonal Sales Associate We invest in our people and continuously work towards fostering an ... between fabric patterns and colors. You may have the opportunity to voluntarily work between ...

Seasonal Sales Associate

Madison, WI · On-site

$13.25 - $15.75/hr

Seasonal Sales Associate We invest in our people and continuously work towards fostering an ... between fabric patterns and colors. You may have the opportunity to voluntarily work between ...

Partner with Associate Manager on seasonal Sourcing recaps, flow plans, costing information and ... Fabric / Trim Development - send out counter developments to vendors and track all submits and ...

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Fabric Associate information

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a fabric associate in a retail setting?

As a Fabric Associate in a retail environment, you can expect to spend your days assisting customers with fabric selections, cutting fabric to customer specifications, and answering questions about different textiles and notions. Additionally, you'll help maintain an organized and visually appealing sales floor, restock fabric bolts, and ensure pricing accuracy. Collaboration with team members is common, especially during busy periods or when handling large fabric orders, and you may also assist in inventory management and special in-store promotions.

What is a fabric associate?

Fabric Associates are retail workers who specialize in textiles and fabrics, assisting customers in selecting materials for sewing, crafts, or upholstery projects. They are knowledgeable about various types of fabrics, their uses, and care instructions. Fabric Associates also measure and cut fabric, maintain store displays, and ensure inventory is stocked. They provide customer service by answering questions, offering recommendations, and sometimes helping with basic sewing advice.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fabric associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fabric Associate, you need knowledge of textiles, basic math skills for measuring materials, and often a high school diploma. Familiarity with point-of-sale systems, inventory management software, and fabric cutting tools is typically required. Strong customer service, attention to detail, and clear communication help distinguish top performers in this role. These skills are vital for ensuring accurate transactions, maintaining inventory, and providing a positive shopping experience for customers.

What is the difference between Fabric Associate vs Textile Worker?

AspectFabric AssociateTextile Worker
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma or equivalent; specialized training may be preferred
Work EnvironmentFactories, production lines, retail storesFactories, mills, production facilities
Industry UsageRetail, manufacturing, quality controlManufacturing, production, fabric processing
Job FocusAssisting with fabric handling, quality checks, inventoryOperating machinery, fabric production, material handling

Fabric Associates typically focus on assisting with fabric handling, quality checks, and inventory management within retail or manufacturing settings. Textile Workers are more involved in operating machinery and processing fabrics in manufacturing environments. Both roles require similar credentials but differ mainly in job responsibilities and work settings.

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Infographic showing various Fabric Associate job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Associate Materials Manager

KOHLS

Menomonee Falls, WI • On-site

$18.50 - $25.50/hr

Other

Posted 5 days ago


Kohl's rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 1,464 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 21 rated department stores


Job description

About the Role

As Associate Materials Manager, you will execute global materials sourcing strategies for Kohl’s Private and Exclusive brands to deliver optimal supply chain value, including quality, cost, speed and on-time delivery with technical proficiency.

 

What You’ll Do

  • Partners with Design/production to develop materials to support consolidation, fabric strategy and newness

  • Shares any relevant intel from mill/garment partners and helps guide CFT on which partners to utilize for execution

  • Creates and maintains fabric library to support innovation, newness and trend for CFT utilization

  • Works directly with mills to develop materials within cost, IMU, quality, performance, and sustainability expectations

  • Manages physical and digital material libraries and recommends existing qualities when appropriate

  • Supports material testing standards, test methods, and pass ratings

  • Maintains PLM and development tools related to seasonal materials, palettes, commercialization, and status updates

  • Executes materials sourcing strategies by category, brand, gender, and mill to support cost, quality, speed, lead-time, and merchant financial goals

  • Supports seasonal and long-range mill strategy, including mill matrix intent, mill projections, scorecards, and capability assessments.

  • Supports cost execution through competitive costing events,  seasonal negotiations, cost analysis, benchmarking, and mill/program awards

  • Manages and optimizes Service Level Terms, consumption charts, yarn/greige positioning, and inventory risk escalation

  • Builds and maintains cost reporting using internal data sources  and other reporting tools

  • Supports company sustainability goals related to materials and sourcing

  • Serves as a key liaison across Sourcing, Design, Production, QAPI and external partners (Mills/Vendors)

  • Supports seasonal brand matrix and projection processes by mill, brand, category, and gender

  • Builds knowledge of supplier, mill, and COP capabilities, competencies, and expertise

  • Supports training, development, and process guidance for peers and Materials Coordinators

  • Drives documentation best practices, training resources, process improvements, data management, and presentation development for leadership decision-making

  • Additional tasks may be assigned

 

What Skills You Have

Required

  • 2+ years of experience in textiles, product development, sourcing, production, supply chain, or related retail functions

  • Textile construction knowledge with a global supply chain perspective

  • Experience in development, sourcing, costing, or material commercialization

  • Strong analytical, organizational, communication, project management, negotiation and presentation skills

  • Ability to influence and build relationships with internal and external partners

  • Detail-oriented, self-starting, agile, and able to manage complex priorities

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google platforms, and data/reporting tools

 

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in Textiles, Design, Sourcing, Business, or a closely related field

  • Previous experience in textile manufacturing

  • Ability to successfully operate in an international environment

This role is based at our Corporate Office in Menomonee Falls, WI. You’ll work onsite from Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.


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