Fabric R&D Sr Specialist

About the role

The Fabric R&D Senior Specialist facilitates the production process through cross-functional partnerships with Merchandising, Design, Technical Design, and vendor partners. They support the supply chain management of the calendar from development to bulk.

Responsibilities

• Manage submit approval process according to time and action schedule, including follow-up on outstanding submits and sending approvals to vendor partners via email correspondence.
• Maintain Work in Progress (WIP) reports, follow up with vendors weekly on outstanding submits/issues, and determine appropriate actions to take.
• Communicate daily with vendors and internal cross-functional teams throughout the product development and production process to ensure product is shipping on time and to the correct location(s).
• Address any issues that arise and identify solutions.
• Manage all sample tracking charts—Buy samples, Ad sample, TOP, etc.
• Distribute size breaks to vendors and enter PO information into the system.
• Attend meetings with cross-functional teams (CFT) and communicate updates to vendors.
• Upload tech packs in PLM and/or Full Circle.
• Support the fabric department and fabric library.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of the product development and approval process.
• Highly motivated, self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and project management skills.
• Flexible, organized, detail-oriented team player.
• Strong MS Office skills with emphasis on Excel.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Term life insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays (eligibility requirements apply).
• 401(k) with Company match.
• Associate discount on Catalyst Brands merchandise.
• Additional compensation for store hourly associates scheduled to work on designated holidays.

*For paid vacation days and eligibility requirements for other benefits, visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com.

Pay

USD $62,700.00 - USD $114,000.00 per year.