Senior Manager Raw Materials, Accessories
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products across five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, the company’s reputation and image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and markets worldwide.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate three team members of the Raw Material Team, ensuring all working steps of Raw Material leather, fabrics and hardware, from R&D to Industrialization, are accurately followed to avoid issues.
* Monitor calendar deadlines and ensure material launches hit due dates.
* Handle line handoff to guarantee timely material launches.
* Control the supply chain by consolidating suppliers to guarantee top final quality at the best price point.
* Weekly touch base with designers and product development teams to collaborate, guide material selection and product development, anticipating risks and issues.
* Continuously monitor development timing and find solutions in case of delays or issues.
* Conduct costing analysis, pushing for target prices from PMT starting with development.
* Ensure costings are entered in AT for the requested deadline, including estimated tool/die costs.
* Conduct quality analysis during development and pre‑test new materials, material combinations, and special workmanship to avoid risks.
* Participate in product review in Milan with designers, product development, QA team and vendors.
* Ensure steel molds and tools launch on time for bulk production.
* Coordinate with the Production Team to forecast the best TSS based on materials, workmanship, embroideries, etc., to hit deadlines.
* Ensure all material information is passed on to the production team for bulk.
* Follow the industrialization process.
* Align industrialization with QA and work with product development during PPS approvals.
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
* 10‑12 years of experience in accessories raw materials.
* 10+ years of experience in accessories product development.
* Excellent knowledge of English and Italian (verbal and written).
* Knowledge of leather, fabrics and accessories construction.
* Ability to regularly reposition priorities to accommodate frequent change.
* Strong communication skills.
* Problem‑solving, results‑oriented and detail‑oriented personality.
* Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
* Ability to interact with design, merchandising and logistical support groups.
* Well‑developed computer skills and systems orientation.
* Excellent organizational skills.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Advertising Services
Location: Scandicci, Tuscany, Italy
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