1. Fabric & Trims Development:
- Collaborate with product development teams to source and develop materials that meet the performance, aesthetics and sustainability goals of our products;
- Provide regular updates and reports to the product development team and management;
- Ensure that our materials meet regulatory and safety standards;
- Ensure that all material product cards in the PLM system are up to date and accurate;
- Negotiate prices (including surcharges), lead times and minimum order quantities with suppliers.
2. Quality Assurance & Testing:
- Develop and implement testing protocols to assess material performance under various conditions;
- Conduct and coordinate rigorous testing and evaluation of fabrics and trims to ensure they meet our standards, including data from suppliers and 3rd-party testing labs;
- Work with quality assurance teams to ensure consistent material quality in production;
- Keep detailed records of test results;
- Review fabric shipment samples.
3. Sustainability & New Technology Initiatives:
- Identify opportunities to incorporate sustainable materials and practices into product development;
- Ensure environment impact reduction through material innovation/ choices;
- Ensure sustainability data for materials are up to date and accurate in the PLM system;
- Contribute to sustainability initiatives and other science-driven projects;
- Other;
- Establish and maintain relationships with key material suppliers.