Department: INTERNAL MANUFACTURINGCity: TurinLocation: ITINTRODUCTIONJOB PURPOSEThis role is responsible for overseeing the industrialization process of outerwear products, from initial prototyping to bulk production. Ensures product feasibility by providing technical support to Product Development and Product Engineering teams, with a focus on construction methods, material performance, production risks, and compliance with quality and functional standards.RESPONSIBILITIESSupplier/industry facing.Manage raw materials from development to industrialisation (bulk).Reduces issues at bulk.Drive innovation and quality improvements.Support our headquarter teams if any action/fix needs to be done in region.Establishes collaborative partnerships with suppliers, to stay current and accomplish material development objectives.Build relationship with experts in industry, academia, and trade associations to keep up to date on Technology and Product advances.Gains in-depth knowledge of latest government regulations, restrictions, safety protocols and performance standards for Raw Materials & Finished goods.Expert knowledge on Strategic Technical development of Raw Materials, through value engineering and enhanced technology.Expert Knowledge on Material construction analysis and interpretation; Own a material subtype / Category.Assesses benchmark and directs deep dive analysis of Raw Material components and identifies growth opportunities.Provide detailed directions to suppliers for Raw Material technical development.Hold Suppliers accountable to Raw Materials. performance standards, processes and expectations;Identify opportunities for on boarding, training and elevation of Suppliers.Lead Special projects and provide training and guidance to peers and partners.PERSONAL PROFILEProven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, Product Development, Product Engineering, Technical) while preserving brand aesthetic and design integrity.Strong technical knowledge of outerwear construction, technical materials, seam sealing, insulation, and performance standards; hands-on experience in sewing and fabric cutting.Skilled in analyzing technical sheets and BOMs.Expertise in managing subco relationships and factory partnerships; operational understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and lead time constraints.Skilled in cost engineering, balancing creative direction with commercial targets.Strong critical path management skills; proven track record of delivering complex collections on time and within budget.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; effective negotiation and stakeholder management.In-depth fashion sensibility with understanding of luxury outerwear market, consumer expectations, trends, and competitor positioning.FOOTERBurberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.Job Listing Notes: Italy || Not Applicable || Turin || INTERNAL MANUFACTURING || BURBERRY TECNICA || n/a ||Job Segment: PLM, Technical Support, Engineer, Manager, Management, Technology, Engineering
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