Developer Materials- Domestic Embellishment and Decoration

• Support end-to-end material development process that enables and elevates innovation, productivity, efficiency, quality, and profitability all with the domestic face.
• Research and develop trends and innovation continuously by working closely with Product Development and PCC.
• Prepare data & material for trend presentation, present at kick off.
• Track developments by calendar due dates.
• Come up with seasonal updates to core materials, incorporating market and performance trend.
• Receive, send out cuttings & review submits of materials from suppliers to PCCs.
• Work cross functionally with design/merch for comments on submits.

• Work with PCC/suppliers to proactively solve testing issues and communicate with PI/CFT.
• Working closely with the network making sure that the quality is the same as we have on all our packages.
• Support necessary DEQ testing to designated product service model.
• Receive and review failed testing specimen with manager.
• Proactively identify risk & work on solutions to mitigate testing issues by researching new material/fibers/techniques, in partnership with Product Development.

• Working with our domestic production counterparts.
• Monitor work in progress (WIP), create & maintain tracking and all Material-related record keeping, data input, and in/out parcel coordination. Update weekly information regarding approval/comments to CFT.
• Organize and maintain the material library & on-time seasonal tool-box, ensuring meets global standards.
• Create and maintain carryover & seasonal materials boards, publish as approved.
• Gather data for adoption ratio post buy & analyze for adoption ratio and department overview of material usage by channel, with suggested roadmap.
• Facilitate timely communication with internal and external parties between US offices & PCC.
• Compile weekly metrics & analysis to support material KPI's.
• Partner with Material Manager/ Director to identify opportunities within the process to increase speed, efficiency & quality.
• Input report card metrics for on-time sample performance, quality & communicate with PCC on suggested action plans.
• Support SOP documentation, distribution, and training relevant to necessary process updates for internal & external partners. Inclusive of being a SME in cross-functional SOP validation.
• Speed to market to the domestic JD and quick strike.

• Bachelor's degree in raw Textiles, Clothing Technology or manufacturing related field.
• 5+ years of experience and strong technical knowledge gained in retail/manufacturing environment covering all areas of textiles from fibers, yarn, material construction, finishes, printing and quality. Experience with performance fabrications preferred.
• History of established strong partnerships with fabric suppliers globally and can navigate difficult situations to drive solutions while maintaining positive relationships.
• Experience visiting mills & have a keen eye for quality, compliance, cost negotiations & process optimization.
• Understanding of AATCC and ASTM industry test methods.
• A team player with a good attitude, strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in product line management (PLM), databases, and MS Office applications, 3D development experienced is a plus.
• Must be detail-oriented, able to multitask, and punctual in meeting deadlines.
• Ability to juggle multiple deadlines and tasks in a fast-paced environment. Strong sense of urgency and intuitive sense of priorities and accuracy.
• Willing and able to travel extensively, often to foreign and/or remote locations.
• Ability to communicate verbally and written in a clear, concise, tactful manner.

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