The North Face:
Materials Developer Job in Alameda, VT
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Alameda, VT
Full-time | Development - Product
About the job
As a member of the Materials team, the Materials Developer works closely with the Materials Managers and Senior Developers to help support departmental initiatives. Primary responsibilities include, providing a high level of service to a specified category(s) to ensure the successful development of innovative and functional materials on a seasonal basis and driving processes that create efficiencies for the Materials department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide technical expertise to RD&D and develop new and innovative materials for the brand.
Ensure the timely execution of seasonal developments. Anticipate problems and facilitate solutions that minimize sample and production delays.
Support the execution of departmental objectives and initiatives.
Ensure all QA Testing Lab requirements are met to facilitate the timely testing of raw materials.
Ensure the Product Line Management (PLM) database is consistently updated and accurate.
Work with the Business Management team to support company sourcing strategies and supply chain initiatives.
Collaborate and support satellite offices for strategic initiatives and process improvements.
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
BA or BS degree in Textiles, Textile Engineering, Textile Manufacturing or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Apparel or accessories experience - minimum 1-3 years required.
Understanding of product design and development process from inception through production.
Strong organizational skills. Ability to access information accurately and readily when needed.
Able to make effective decisions through analysis, experience and understands when to defer to manager as situation warrants.
Skilled communicator; ability to communicate and interface with multiple groups and individuals. Does so in a timely manner, when required.
Delivers a consistent effort with a positive outlook.
Ability to work both independently and cooperatively with a diverse group of people.
Team player - ability to work effectively with multiple teams.
Adaptable.
Proficient PC skills and MS Office programs. Working knowledge of database systems (e.g. PLM) is a plus.
Travel required: 5%
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide technical expertise to RD&D and develop new and innovative materials for the brand.
Ensure the timely execution of seasonal developments. Anticipate problems and facilitate solutions that minimize sample and production delays.
Support the execution of departmental objectives and initiatives.
Ensure all QA Testing Lab requirements are met to facilitate the timely testing of raw materials.
Ensure the Product Line Management (PLM) database is consistently updated and accurate.
Work with the Business Management team to support company sourcing strategies and supply chain initiatives.
Collaborate and support satellite offices for strategic initiatives and process improvements.
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
BA or BS degree in Textiles, Textile Engineering, Textile Manufacturing or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Apparel or accessories experience - minimum 1-3 years required.
Understanding of product design and development process from inception through production.
Strong organizational skills. Ability to access information accurately and readily when needed.
Able to make effective decisions through analysis, experience and understands when to defer to manager as situation warrants.
Skilled communicator; ability to communicate and interface with multiple groups and individuals. Does so in a timely manner, when required.
Delivers a consistent effort with a positive outlook.
Ability to work both independently and cooperatively with a diverse group of people.
Team player - ability to work effectively with multiple teams.
Adaptable.
Proficient PC skills and MS Office programs. Working knowledge of database systems (e.g. PLM) is a plus.
Travel required: 5%