Raw Material Specialist

Description
This role collaborates with the Raw Materials Manager, Product Development, Sourcing, Sustainability, Design, Merchandising, and Quality teams to execute product initiatives utilizing creative thinking and problem-solving skills. The Raw Material Specialist coordinates the fabric/trim sourcing, data management, construction, testing, quality, color approvals and costing which results in the commercial execution of all materials and trims.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITES:
• Assists with the material development time & action calendar based on development calendar and collaborates with Design, Sustainability, Sourcing, Merchandising, Product Development and Quality teams to achieve commercial viability of materials.
• Collaborates with Design, PD and Merchandising teams to identify material needs at the start of a season
• In partnership with Design, Sourcing, Merchandising, Product Development and Quality team, assists in executing the development of ...