Senior Fabric and Trim Manager

Company Description

Do you want to manage all aspects of fabric and trim procurement and take part in the continuously improving of quality and internal processes to enhance project outcomes?

Join us as our Senior Material Manager and be an integral part of our apparel product development team. You'll play a key role in sourcing materials, innovation and trimmings for multiple apparel collections, conducting market research, purchasing raw materials, managing production planning, and providing support for all apparel collections. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our team and contribute to our success!

Job Description

MATERIAL EXPERT

In this role you'll be responsible for sourcing and developing fabrics and trims in close cooperation to Design and Product Development. Consideration of design, procurement, quality and sustainability aspects will also be part of your role. 

MATERIAL RESEARCH

You’ll search for new material innovations and trends on respective fairs, during supplier pitches and within your network.

COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT

You'll be responsible to support the development and design team in order to secure materials and material data according to diverse collection timelines. You’ll be involved in developing consistent collection themes and responsible to schedule and monitor all data’s in detail.

QUALITY

In close cooperation with the quality team - you’ll help to constantly improve products and quality related processes.

COSTS

You’ll track and lead the target costing process for respective materials and communicate with suppliers during the whole product lifecycle.

Qualifications

5+ years’ working experience in apparel / trimmings development

Knowledge about textile purchasing processes

Knowledge about textile raw materials

Knowledge about functional textiles and garments

MS office & Adobe Illustrator knowledge

Experiences with PLM/Centric C8 is a plus

High organizing ability and structured mode of operation

Hands-on team player with a highly product-driven mentality

Interest in fashion, functional wear & apparel brands

IMPORTANT: Please include a portfolio / website to your application

Additional Information

Due to legal reasons we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary according to the collective agreement for this position, which is EUR 2.446 gross per month. However, our attractive compensation package is based on market-oriented salaries and is therefore significantly above the stated minimum salary.

As an employer, we value diversity and support people in developing their potential and strengths, realizing their ideas and seizing opportunities. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or origin.