Raw Materials Development Manager

📋 Description

• Lead and manage seasonal development launches, ensuring smooth supplier communication and task
• Critical Path Management to identify and prioritize the sequence of dependent tasks that directly
• Collaborate with the design team on colour palette development, communicate names and material
• Source materials flexibly, provide timely research to the design team.
• Manage material development, approvals, and production sign-off.
• Lead raw material meetings with the design team for updates and issue resolution. Lead

🎯 Requirements

• In-depth understanding of leather types, tanning processes, and construction techniques specific to
• Familiarity with various construction methods, ensuring the selection of appropriate materials to
• Knowledge of fabrics, embellishment and decorative techniques applied to accessories.
• Proficient in onboarding, evaluating, and maintaining relationships with suppliers, including
• Ability to source materials that align with design aesthetics, performance standards, and
• Skilled in managing budgets for raw materials, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and ensuring