Job Description

As Material & Trim Manager of Apparel you will lead a global team of fabric and trim developers to establish strategies, direction and deliver tangible solutions for products. As a leader, you partner with Design and Merchandising to set the standard for material vision and development and drive material futures cross­ functionally for teams across the globe. While fostering a collaborative environment across the organization you will coach your team in their roles and work across the materials department on product and project alignment. You will work in close partnership with design, product management, testing, mills and overseas partners.

** _ _ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS-__**

• Oversee the research and development of new materials and trims.
• Perform market analysis to determine key material trends within competitive set regarding technology, performance, and aesthetics.
• Collaborate with Global material teams to identify opportunities for innovation, process improvement, and strategy for growth.
• Own and manage key vendor relationships based on the primary fabrications.
• Promote and enforce material research and design integrity coupled with performance specifications from conception through development and into market.
• Monitor and analyze supplier matrix and material utilization with performance metrics, business summaries and certifications.
• Plan and prioritize seasonal developments within your team while monitoring progress and taking appropriate course of action as needed to complete by established timelines.
• Develop department guidelines and standards to ensure operational excellence and consistency across teams. Proposes new ways to maximize efficiencies.

** _ _SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES-__**

• Yes

Qualifications

** _ _JOB REQUIREMENTS-__**

• Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Relevant Testing Knowledge in Apparel Manufacturing Analytical/Problem Solver
• Ability to multi-task under tight deadlines and a self-starter
• Strong communication skills- verbally and written
• High attention to detail and excellent follow through
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a team environment
• Computer proficiency; Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook), PLM (Product Life Management) system.

** _ _EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE-__**

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 8+ years' experience in the Apparel Textile Industry

Additional Information

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.

** PHYSICAL** ** __****DEMANDS-**

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel. The employee is occasionally required to sit for long period of times.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Pay range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000 / year.

Benefits:

• Paid Parental Leave: including time for fathers and adopting parents.
• Short term & long term disability and life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Extensive medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple carries, including EPO, HPN and PPO plans.
• Competitive 401k plan and employer matching.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA) offerings.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal and holiday time.
• Pet Insurance available.
• Onsite wellness programs at company headquarters including fitness classes, acupuncture, and chiropractor.
• Employee stock purchase program
• Employee product discount of 50%; employee sample sales and family and friends discount throughout the year.
• Skechers Company Culture and growth strategy is deeply infused with internal career growth and opportunities for learning.