Sr. Manager Raw Materials - CALVIN KLEIN

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POSITION SUMMARY: 

Responsible for managing day to day development of performance knit and/or woven fabrics across all categories, that fit the aesthetics and requirements for the Calvin Klein brand.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB: 

• Stay abreast of latest trends, sustainability, and emerging technology in textiles
• Partner with Design to create and maintain seasonal raw material portfolios.
• Research and develop innovative, on trend, and product-class relevant fabrics for performance apparel
• Manage cost and speed maximization, identify leveraging opportunities
• Manage raw material development supporting the RM & Supply Chain strategies. Identify and unlock duty-free and near shore opportunities at material level.
• Assess and mitigate risk with regard to fabric development / selection, partner with TD and QA team for resolution. Provide technical expertise to Design on any limitation & propose solutions.
• Ensure Offshore Raw Materials team is clear on seasonal brand direction and execution of seasonal fabrics
• Oversee management and update of the digital and physical fabric library
• Own business relationships with various cross-functional partners.
• Build supplier partnerships to drive innovation and sustainability
• Liaison for 3D, PLM, and other new system pilots & roll-outs, identify specific needs and recommend solutions.
• Continually assess for any opportunities in process / calendar / tools and work x-functionally to build / update as needed. 
• Manage & evaluate seasonal KPI’s for performance fabric development, adoption.

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QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Experience:   Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Raw Materials sourcing and development for performance apparel

        

Education:   Bachelor’s Degree in Textiles, Design, or related field strongly preferred

Skills: 

• Microsoft Suite, required
• Web PLM preferred                 
• Ability to travel as needed

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PVH Corp
Website : http://www.pvh.com/