Materials Manufacturing (Apparel)
CurrentCollaboration with textile mills and yarn suppliers to develop and commercialize quality materials with emphasis on aesthetic, performance, quality, cost and sustainabilityComprehensive management of materials manufacturing processes from development to production planning and delivery for assigned T2 vendor base with a focus on woven and warp knits. Commercialization of seasonal materials; identification of potential production challenges based on material construction, manufacturing processes, raw material landscape, vendor capabilityManagement of vendor performance and compliance; sustainability objectives, development timelines and delivery performance, cost competitiveness, quality, conflict resolutionSeasonal pricing management; vendor pricing meetings, cost sheet analysis, material pricing negotiation, seasonal market data analysis, target setting and pricing negotiation based on program volumes, raw material inputs, and collaboration with Material Costing teamsCross-functional engagement with various partner groups with focus on business-critical initiatives, seasonal priorities and implementation of long-term highly visible programs
