Raw Materials Specialist

Description Your Role The Raw Material Specialist manages all labeling and packaging development from Concept to Production readiness. Partnering cross-functionally to develop, communicate, and deliver on time product that meets the design and brand aesthetic. He/she/they work closely within a cross-functional team that includes Design, Concept, Production, Merchandising, Tech Design, Color & Print and Regulatory, as well as Asia-based offices. Your Impact Partner with Concept and Design Teams to source packaging and labeling materials from internal libraries and from global approved suppliers to meet required design aesthetics, price points and performance. Leverage technical knowledge and leadership support to troubleshoot and resolve issues that are unique in nature and may require a novel approach. Identify and resolve potential manufacturing, costing issues prior to development, ensuring quality execution at bulk. Partner closely with Concept and Design, understanding design intent and required aesthetics of the label or packaging. Demonstrate a forward-thinking mindset by contributing ideas that support material, sustainability goals and product innovation. Maintain an understanding of how certain raw materials perform when in applied to a garment and offer input and recommendations based on supplier & vendor innovation, quality improvements, and competition Risk assessment of labeling and packaging for raw material compatibility, garment care, and regulatory compliance Manage, track label and packaging information in Centric PLM to insure on-time garment deliveries. Continuously update/maintain material details in Centric PLM for reporting purposes. Be prepared to speak to material details in meetings. Provide technical training and support on issues of label and packaging development and performance to the cross-functional teams. Be a positive, supportive partner, consistently demonstrating our shared values and high standards. Click here for benefit details related to this position.