Manager i, Raw Material, Sweater Yarns
Contract type : Permanent
Availability : Full time
Company presentation - PVH
A career at PVH offers an exciting role at one of the largest apparel companies in the world. We are looking for talented people to be a part of our team and help us build upon our 135+ year history.
Job description
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for managing the overall process of seasonal sweater yarn that meet designer's aesthetic vision while balancing quality, cost and speed
- Approach new material sourcing in sweater yarn focus on newness, sustainability and circularity
- Oversee yarn testing and ensure mills understand expectations and communicate as needed to internal departments to ensure final garment quality
- Find the right materials according to calendar timelines, target prices, sourcing policy and quality standards
- Proactively monitor and meet calendar deadlines for approvals and mill execution
- Support the raw material team in Asia and other locations under the guidance of the Global Product Category Lead for Sweaters
- Degree in Textile or related subject
- Minimum 8 years relevant industry experience in Sweater Yarn Sourcing and Yarn Development
- Sourcing office background is preferred
- Experience in Europe market is a must
- Extensive knowledge of raw materials, construction, costing, macro-economic trends, and capacity planning.
- Strong negotiating skills in diverse cultural environments
- Ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Good command of written and spoken English, Cantonese and Mandarin
- Literate in Microsoft office programs