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Raw Materials Specialist at PrideNow Raw Materials Specialist at PrideNow in Jersey City, New Jersey Posted in 9 days ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Description:
Raw Materials Specialist - Apparel & Performance Wear ???? Manhattan, New York (55 Water Street) ???? $39.77 - $45.52 per hour ???? 3-month contract (with potential extension) ???? Hybrid role (3 days onsite per week) About the opportunity Join a globally recognized leader in fashion and lifestyle innovation, known for shaping some of the most iconic and influential apparel brands in the world. This organization sits at the intersection of design, innovation, and product development-bringing together creativity, technical expertise, and global sourcing to deliver high-quality seasonal collections. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-paced Raw Materials team supporting performance and lifestyle categories, with a strong focus on sport and swim. The team plays a critical role in developing fabrics, trims, and construction components that bring each product to life. You'll be part of a collaborative, energetic environment where attention to detail, organization, and strong communication directly impact product execution and speed to market. What you'll do As a Raw Materials Specialist, you will support the development, tracking, and maintenance of raw materials used across product categories, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely execution across global vendor partners.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing raw material creation and updates within Centric PLM Initiating and tracking proto yardage in PLM systems Supporting development of fabrics, trims, elastics, and garment materials Following up with mills and vendors on material development status Maintaining clear and organized records of material data and updates Creating visual tools and presentations using PowerPoint and InDesign Supporting cross-functional teams with material development tracking Participating in daily meetings and providing updates on development progress Communicating clearly with internal teams and external partners Ensuring accuracy and consistency across PLM systems and documentation We are looking for someone who is: Highly organized and detail-oriented Experienced in raw materials, fabric, trims, or product development Confident working in PLM systems (Centric or similar) Strong in Excel and data tracking A proactive communicator with strong follow-up skills Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment A true team player who enjoys collaboration and communication What you bring Minimum 1 year of experience in raw materials, apparel product development, or related field Strong understanding of fabric, trims, elastics, or swim/performance materials preferred Experience using PLM systems (Centric or Flex PLM preferred) Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills Experience working with vendors or mills is a plus Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Strong written and verbal communication skills Why join this team This is more than a technical support role, it's an opportunity to contribute directly to the development of globally recognized apparel collections in a fast-moving, trend-driven industry. You'll gain exposure to: End-to-end raw materials development processes High-impact product categories including sport and swim Global vendor collaboration and sourcing workflows Fast-paced product development cycles A highly collaborative and creative team environment This organization is known for its strong culture of innovation, teamwork, and excellence, offering a dynamic workplace where your contributions directly impact product creation and delivery.
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We are actively reviewing candidates and moving quickly to fill this role. If you have experience in raw materials, PLM systems, or apparel product development and are looking to grow within a leading global fashion environment, we encourage you to apply today. PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
