담당업무 Job objectives: This position is responsible for managing all Materials-related matters in the development execution, and approval of Materials that
meet MCM standards. This position supports the
design, product development, and merchandising teams in the seasonal development of
material and constant R&D for MCM. This role requires a candidate to
interact with multiple cross-functional partners, as well as overseas offices
and suppliers. Candidates must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Be extremely organized, a clear communicator, and have a high taste level. Main tasks and activities:
- - Drive the newness and innovation of material sourcing for specified
seasonal categories.
- - Support the execution of the material development process as
directed by the Global Creative Director, Chief Supply Chain officer, and
design.
- - Assist with sourcing and researching innovative and seasonal material trends that satisfy both MCM`s vision and market trends.
- - Construct and maintain a detailed material reference library,
ensuring to archive of material records, swatches, and samples.
- - Conduct research and development on new materials, new technic,
treatments, and specially sustainable materials that suit the luxury
positioning.
- - Partner with Design for seasonal direction, identifying repeat
qualities and new development.
- - Constantly upgrade and level up the existing key material and
hardware.
- - Source seasonal design requests with appropriate suppliers and
offer creative solutions if the request is outside MCM brand`s sourcing
and pricing strategy.
- - Assist with research and development of all materials ? leather,
MMM, Textile, and hardware until complete and approved by Design.
- - Help to identify opportunities for competitive sourcing.
- - Ensure product integrity by facilitating the testing of all
materials with Global Compliance before placement, needs to ensure
performance and safety.
- - Partner with technologist and/or mill to understand technical
issues/limitations of the raw material while working with suppliers to
resolve/improve.
- - Manage material with related functions from the beginning of development
through the Final Hand Off;
- - Partner with Design, Development, Procurement, and Production teams
to build and maintain a mill vendor matrix that meets the required
sourcing strategy.
- - Challenge and negotiate costing to meet target prices with
suppliers.
- - Define and address problems, issues, and concerns that impact the
operations. Collaboratively update appropriate team members.
- - Highlight potential testing issues and partner with the sourcing team,
overseas material team, and mills to troubleshoot and resolve material
quality issues in order to meet testing requirements.
- - Review all material or leather developments, trials, and hand looms
with design for approval with the Global Creative Director and Chief Supply
Chain officer.
- - Adding new material in the system at the beginning of each season, or
when new material is approved.
- - Ensure that the sampling process follows the timelines as required
by the business.
- - Relationship building with suppliers and offices.
- - Competitor research and analysis.
자격요건
ㆍ학력 : 대졸이상 Process a Material and Textile Bachelor`s Degree or equivalent experience
ㆍ경력 : 경력10 ~ 15년 - Must have expertise in raw materials and strong technical
understanding
- - Must have strong analytical skills and communication skills
- - Must have the ability to negotiate and build consensus across
multiple functions
- - Must have working knowledge and understanding of Production and
Design
- - Must have the proven ability to work closely and partner
effectively with designers
- - Must have vendor relationships
- - Must have a thorough understanding of testing protocol, product
integrity requirements, product cycle timeline, leather goods construction
- - Must be proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
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