We have a great role for a Materials Manager to join a leading outdoor lifestyle Brand.
Job Purpose
The Materials Manager is responsible for leading the Materials Team to source, develop, commercialise and deliver premium quality fabrics and trims on time and in line with the agreed strategy for each product and category, ensuring maximised profit margins and adhering to the brand and quality standards throughout.
Working across multiple product categories the Materials Manager is responsible for leading the team to deliver compelling and innovative fabrics and trims, driving product aesthetics to the highest level while retaining commercial viability and required performance attributes.
This role is also key in driving forward the materials elements of our sustainability goals and targets The Materials Manager will drive the relationships between the Client and the fabric and trim suppliers to ensure that standards and specifications are understood and executable and all development and production deadlines are met on time and in full. The Materials Manager will work closely with design, technical, CSR and production teams to ensure that expected quality standards and deadlines are upheld from concept throughout production to delivery.
Working to exceed the quality expectations of the customer will be the key goal of your role
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Leading, Managing and Inspiring the Materials Team
• Fabric and Trim Development and Innovation
• Testing, Quality and Commercialisation
• CSR & Sustainability
• Sourcing and Production
Required competencies include:
• Interest in the outdoors and travel through end user participation is a benefit
• Willingness to learn and be curious about our consumers, their activities and the product end use
• Passionate about all aspects of innovation and sustainability
• Self-motivated and wanting to learn and develop skills and knowledge
Leadership:
• Inspiring to the Materials team and across the business
• Ability to build strong working relationships with key stakeholders
Strategic Thinking:
• Ability to think innovatively whilst remaining commercial
• Ability to identify new opportunities and clearly articulate these to the leadership team
Business Skills:
• Commercial awareness of fabrics and trims, their role in the range and cost implications
Technical Skills & Qualifications required:
• Educated to degree level or similar in Textiles Design
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office