Position Overview
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
* Leading and coordinating 3 team members of Raw Material Team
* Monitoring that all the various working steps of the Raw Material leather, fabrics and hardware, from R&D to Industrialization are accurately followed, to avoid any possible issues.
* Calendars : Make sure to receive and hit the calendars deadlines.
* Line handoff : Make sure to get material launched on the due dates, to hit the deadlines.
* Control of the supply chain : Work to consolidate suppliers to guarantee top final Quality at the best price point to the consumer.
* Weekly touch base with designers & PD : collaborate / guide designers during the selection of the raw materials and during the product development steps, anticipating risks / issues.
* Keep monitoring development timing and make sure that solutions are found in case of delays / issues.
* Costing analysis : Push to get target prices from PMTstarting with development.
* Pricing : Make sure that costings are entered in AT for the requested deadline. Including estimated tools / dies costs.
* Make sure that quality analysis is made during development and in case of new materials & mat / combo & particular workmanships, pre- tests are made to avoid any risks.
* Participate to Product review In Milan with designers / Pd / QA team and vendors.
* Assure that steel molds and tools are lunched on time for bulk
* Coordinate / Work with the Production Team to forecast the best TSS based on materials, workmanships, embroideries etc to hit the deadlines.
* Make sure that all material information is passed on to the production team for bulk.
* Follow the industrialization process.
* Make sure that Industrialization is aligned with QA and work together with Pd during the 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 language (verbal and written)
Knowledge of leather, fabrics, accessories construction
Ability to regularly reposition priorities to accommodate frequent change
Strong communication skills
Problem solving, results-oriented and detail orientated personality
Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Ability to interact with design, merchandising and logistical support groups
Well-developed computer skills / systems orientation
Excellent organizational skills
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