MATERIAL DEVELOPER AND SOURCER SPECIALIST JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities :
- Identify, establish and prepare key fabric trends to buying and design teams for the upcoming seasons
- Lead the Fabric R&D process in order to build viable on-trend seasonal fabric and material assortments
- Strategically source innovation and sustainable relevant fabrics.
- Keep Fabric dept
- Maintain physical and digital China and overseas mill library (color / swatches cards process and up to date quotation)
- Source and develop fabrics that are within the target aesthetic and cost parameters of the merchandising teams. Work with merchandiser teams to review & manage fabric cost targets.
- Set up fabric appointments and visits when needed
- Assist with Accounts payable on all fabric trial invoices
- Work cross-functionally with the Designers, Merchandising, Quality, Buying and Project management teams in meeting aesthetic, timing, cost and testing standard parameters related to fabrics
- Supply chain management of the mill and vendors (registration of the vendors / Material policy manual / Material compliance standard for vendors / Production planning, quality control system)
Qualifications :
- Outlook, Word, Excel, Power points a must
- Mandarin and English
- Bachelor's or textile engineering degree background
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position
- Exceptional flexibility, including flexible hours
- Ability to multitask multiple requests and tasks effectively
- Lead raw material issue resolution and troubleshooting of fabric related issues
- Fortify vendor relationships and procurement of new resources, innovations and textiles