What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Specialist position at JOCKEY?
At Jockey, caring is our responsibility. It’s the fabric of who we are and drives everything we do. It drives us to listen, innovate, and improve. To design thoughtfully. To craft skillfully. To give back wholeheartedly. Founded in 1876, Jockey is a family-owned company recognized the world over for delivering feel-good comfort. Our premium apparel is sold in more than 140 countries and our commitment to quality, innovation and customer service is legendary.
We believe that extraordinary service comes from the heart and is delivered by extraordinary individuals! Is that you?
We are looking for a Materials Specialist to join our Design Services team at Jockey International in Kenosha, WI. The Material Specialist will assist in the research, development, approval, and marketing of Materials & Color. This position will also ensure that materials of color, for all categories, are developed to meet our requirements. Go-to-market requirements & timing, achieve cost, margin, and original design intent.
JOB EXPECTATIONS
- Initiate, monitor and ensure on-time, cost/performance-correct raw material development approval collaboration with design/product development/sourcing/Hong Kong materials teams, external mills/factories, and adherence of sustainable material criteria.
- Support Material Development of key categories. Showcase new and exciting material and technology platforms. Advocate for sustainability, innovation and creativity and lead by example in the pursuit of proactive product development and consumer centric material solutions.
- Responsible for Seasonal material library organization (contents from core suppliers, current materials, etc.) including the maintenance of seasonal development reference binders, rails, complete fabric information and meeting preparation.
- Facilitate the timely testing of raw materials via third party lab and working with the Materials team, certify that all material quality requirements are met.
- Confirm the availability of materials and assist in tracking all material sample requests for developmental stages and meetings.
- Drive PLM material data integrity including the material spec, test report, suppliers' data, color execution.
- Attend and participate in select fabric appointments, attend presentations, and concept meetings when necessary.
- Assist with material lab dip approval process including reviewing and commenting on submits, professional communication with mills/factories, maintaining updates status in PLM, Color standard organization, etc.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Textiles, Apparel, or related field preferred.
- Takes initiative and can collaborate and communicate effectively.
- Drives performance.
Preferred:
PLM knowledge a plus.
