Fabric Specialist, R&D Sourcing

Express & Bonobos

New York, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$70,200–$99,700 Per Year

SKILLS

Average Costing, Budgeting, Business Skills, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Data Entry, Data Management, Documentation, Fabric Management, File Maintenance, Financial Strategy, Global Branding, Insurance, Life Insurance, Market Trend Analysis, Materials Management, Microsoft Product Family, Mobile Applications, Organizational Skills, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Product/Service Launch, Production Support, Research & Development (R&D), Retail, Strategic Planning, Swatching, Team Player, Textile Industry, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Vision Plan

LOCATION

New York, NY

POSTED

30+ days ago

Overview

About PHOENIX
PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide.

About Express
Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions. Since its launch in 1980, the brand has embraced a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style. Express ensures you look and feel your best, wherever life takes you. The Company operates over 400 retail and outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, the express.com online store and the Express mobile app.

Responsibilities

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Fabric Specialist, R&D & Sourcing supports Research and Design teams with ongoing research, managing development, daily communication with cross-functional and overseas partners, the management of data entry, and maintaining files. This role is very skilled at data entry in BeProduct and can facilitate a fast flow of accurate information from the conception of the raw material idea through the bulk standard setup.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Partner with Sr Manager Raw Materials in building seasonal fabric boards and assists in leading presentations representing current market trends and developments for the department, including ELT member audiences.
Work with the greater design team in all knit/woven fabric categories to support larger design direction goals & objectives.
Partner with greater Sourcing & Production Team in all knit/woven fabric categories to drive departmental strategies which meet/exceed financial objectives
Support the Knit/Woven Fabric Research and Design partners in all aspects of fabric research and development, including independently meeting with fabric vendors, submitting design requests, being responsible for development correspondence with overseas vendors/suppliers, tracking development and swatch card ready dates
Independently communicates daily with cross functional teams and overseas offices to assist in workload and management of fabric development status. Takes initiative in managing the inputs and outputs of departmental communication.
Give external vendors and mills guidance with authority to approve/deny recommendations based on our design esthetic.
Own the education of external vendors and mills on design esthetic, utilizing prior industry experience to create learning opportunities
Lead seasonal fabric reporting with Sourcing & Production team to support lead time and departmental Average Unit Cost (AUC) strategies.
Assists in developing new administrative strategies, seeking better procedures and efficiencies when necessary
Responsible for accurate data entry and daily management of all relevant raw material data into BeProduct
Ensures sample yardage ready dates for all seasonal raw materials are on time for ISR sample making
Maintains seasonal filing folders/binders, swatch cards, and bins are organized, labeled, and accurate
Assists management with physical data and documentation related to the fabric and raw materials database including electronically save in BeProduct, FAS, ITR correspondence with mills, and seasonal fabric swatches
Strong business acumen with ability to read and interpret reports from cross functional teams and external vendors, and provide recommendations where opportunities for improved business results are discovered
Understand the overall strategy and financial architecture of the company in order to identify and action on opportunities for cost savings, growth, and overall commercialization of product, with the ability to articulate and present to ELT members

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in a textile related field
3-5 years of experience in textile industry

CRITICAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Strong Communication skills
Understanding of design nuance between brands, with keen eye for identifying trends and quality in the fabric industry
Ability to anticipate next
Work with agility and embrace change
Ability to collaborate with multiple team members. Positive attitude
Sense of accountability and strong work ethic
Punctuality and dependable attendance
Proficiency or willingness to learn BeProduct, Microsoft and Google products
Efficiency, accuracy and focus on all data entry work
Organized through process applied to all tasks

Benefits and Compensation:

PHOENIX offers a range of benefits to help protect full-time associate's health and long-term financial security including:

Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage
401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match
Merchandise discount
Paid Time Off
Parental leave for new moms and dads

For part-time associates, PHOENIX is partnering with LIG Solutions to help associates obtain individual insurance coverage that best fits their needs and budget, including major medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurance, life Insurance and more.

Additionally, part-time associates may be eligible to receive paid sick leave, public health emergency leave and to participate in the 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match.

Part-time associates are also eligible to receive an Express merchandise discount, participate in our Learn & Earn incentive program, and choose voluntary benefits through YouDecide.

Actual compensation offered is dependent upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, work location, education, relevant skills and experience of the candidate.

Pay Range

$70,200 - $99,700 annually

Closing

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Applicants must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States. PHOENIX does not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this position.

An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to AssociateRelations@Express.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notification to Agencies: Please note that PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.

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Express & Bonobos

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