Why You Belong Here
At Victoria's Secret & Co, you'll join a world-leading specialty retail brand recognized globally for innovation and excellence in lingerie and fashion. You'll work alongside industry leaders to set the standard for what a retail brand can achieve, placing customers at the center of everything we do to create products and experiences that bring them joy.
We believe everyone deserves a place where they truly belong. We celebrate individuality and know that your passion, experience, and unique perspective strengthen our team and business. Here, you'll be empowered to perform, grow, and engage through unmatched opportunities to develop your skills, gain real-world experience, and learn from the best in the business.
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.
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Minimum Salary: $99,800.00
Maximum Salary: $135,240.00
VS&Co provides a range of compensation for this role as shown. Your actual salary will be determined by a number of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic region, or other relevant factors.
Qualifications
Your Experience
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in raw material development, label and packaging development experience a bonus
Very detail oriented with ability to drive to completion with strong communication, organizational.
Problem Solver- can proactively solve problems and effectively manage multiple challenges.
Ability to react quickly to changing priorities
Clear understanding of the raw material development process, dyeing, printing, and finishing techniques
Awareness of material trends, direction, and research avenues
Experience with international supply base
Computer literate in Microsoft office programs and PLM systems
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance
An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.