POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Raw Material Manager is responsible for managing the overall process of developing and innovating new and seasonal fabrics that meet designer’s aesthetic vision while balancing quality, cost and speed. He/She will maintain and develop a supply chain that supports the overarching strategic vision, collaborating with mills, NY Raw Material team, and Global Supply Chain Partners.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fabric Development and Sourcing
Effectively executes against design briefs
Manage and train Mills across defined region
Pushes newness within region
Owns communication with mills, Hubs, Cross Function Team and US RM team. Communicates directly with US Design team if needed
Create connections with applicable innovation suppliers in chemical finishes and yarns. Strategically bring suppliers into the office in order to drive future innovation
Perform periodic SWOT analysis of mill performance and alignment to strategic sourcing needs. Identify gaps, propose ideas to close gaps and work with mills to elevate
Partner with mill on creative solutions to drive to the shortest lead times
Guide US team on textile knowledge and mill specific processes and technology
Educate the supply chain on PVH brands
Analyze 4 lever costing information
Provide macro trend information available from mill that may impact the negotiation strategy
Negotiate price
Partner with mills on creative solutions to drive the shortest lead time while balancing cost and quality
Negotiate to eliminate fabric liabilities wherever possible
Collaborate with across brands to find out the cost leveraging opportunities
Quality
Oversee fabric testing and ensure mills understand expectations and communicate as needed to QA to ensure final garment quality
Resolve any fabric related issues on the escalation review
Utilize technical expertise in collaboration with the mill to meet quality expectations. Proactively resolve quality issues
Strategy and Process
Proactively initiate support of strategic initiatives identifying where the overseas team can add the greatest value
Proactively monitor and meet calendar deadlines for approvals and mill execution. Ensure capacity to meet deadlines and manage resources as needed
Review and manage the process by analyzing metrics to determine the effectiveness of current process. Surface ideas for improvement and identify any threats
Leadership
Provide Inspirational leadership to direct reports
Work with direct reports to establish their goals; mentor and coach direct reports on performance expectations
Influence peers and seek support from senior if difficulty in influencing upward
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor or above degree in related technical studies. Minimum 10 years of industry experience.
Skills:
Strong knowledge in knits, woven, yarn, dyeing and finishing.
Needs to have an understanding of the total supply chain from Concept to Consumer.
Demonstrated leadership skills to lead the Raw Material Fabric team, and a positive optimistic with “can do” attitude.
Be creative and technically savvy to respond to the requirements of newness and innovation as well as development of the brand teams’ needs.
Able to operate in an environment of changing priorities and deadlines. Ability to be flexible and adaptable
Excellent English communication skills and the ability to manage through influence.
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