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Los Angeles, VT

Full-time | Ecommerce

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TOMS is in Business to Improve Lives.
As a Material Developer at TOMS, you will be responsible for the research, development and commercialization of all nominated footwear materials. In this fast-paced position you will work directly with the Design team to identify the seasonal material palette and develop custom materials and prints. You will be accountable for pre-ordering materials for each stage of sampling and making sure that all materials are commercialized and on standard in accordance with the Go-to-Market Calendar. In addition, you will make sure that all materials meet the companys sustainability, quality, cost and lead-times targets.
What You'll Do:
! Material Research and Sourcing Manages the seasonal material requests from Design to Asia Materials team to ensure on time header submissions. Provide technical expertise during the research and sourcing of all seasonal new materials that support the Product Team objectives and initiatives. Ensure that all EARTHWISE materials meet TOMS specified standards and thresholds during the material development process.
! Conduct Material Preorder Organize and prepare material request headers for Design and Material review meetings. Actively participates in material review meetings toward final material selection. Organizes the setup of new materials and colors in Product Bridge and creates the material preorder in accordance with the Go to Market Calendar. Responsible for the on-time ordering and approval of materials for sample making.
! Material Development and Commercialization Actively engages in the project management of the development of all nominated footwear at each stage of sampling. Responsible for the final material standards for production including reviewing master standard swatches and color windows for final production approval and standardization. Anticipates problems and facilitates solutions that minimize sample and commercialization delays. Collaborates on any production issues with AO materials team.
! Meetings & Communication Actively engages and participates in the AO & HQ Weekly Meeting to provide feedback and updates on open issues. Supports the preparation of the seasonal material meetings. Actively participates in all Go-To-Market Meetings to track any material comments that are off standard, dropped or added. Follows up with team on any questions coming out of meetings.
! Maintains Material System (PB) Maintains and verifies that all material information in our internal system is updated and correct (Product Bridge). Ensures that all material specs are inputted into the database.
! Maintains General Reports Manages the updates of Product Bridge and Material WIPS (Pre-Order through SMS. Distributes WIP Report, Costing and MOQ Report to cross functional teams for alignment.
! Creates and Updates Material Boards Manages the creation and communication of digital material boards for cross functional alignment.
! Material Library Organize and maintain the material library and seasonal material development swatches.
! Material Costs, MOQ, and LLT - Works cross functionally with the Product Team to make sure the material costs are in target range. Flags any high MOQ or Long Lead-time materials.
! Execute other tasks Applies for and tracks all sustainable material certificates for developed materials from development through the end of production. Ships and track reference swatches and signed material master standards to Asia Materials team.
What You Bring:
! 5+ years of experience in Material Development or similar role
! Knowledge with fiber content, textile and leather /suedes material and manufacturing processing and impact of FG manufacturing
! Footwear Material Sourcing Skills
! Footwear Material Development Process Knowledge
! Footwear Material Vendor Management Experience
! Footwear Material Testing Knowledge
! Excel & PPT skills
! Bachelors degree or/2-year design/product degrees from schools like Otis, FIDM, Fashion Institute preferred
! Job will require some heavy lifting and organization

What We Give:
! $75,000 $80,000 to start, depending on experience, plus an annual bonus based on the company's performance
! Hybrid work environment - work from home most days and come into the office when you need to
! A $600 stipend when you join to furnish your home office how you like, plus $100 annually to refresh your supplies and gear
! Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401K with company matching
! A generous PTO policy + 12 paid annual holidays + one floating holiday
! Half-Size Fridays: enjoy weekends starting at noon each Friday
! 4 free pairs of shoes per year (yes, free!)
! Employee Discount on all of our products plus discounts on partnering businesses
! Wellness classes (exercise, mental health, parenting, nutrition, etc.)
! Anti-Racism educational opportunities, including company-wide days of learning
! Opportunities to volunteer with Impact Partners and Community Organizations


TOMS is a proud B Corporation and a member of the Fair Labor Association.We're committed to transparent and equitable compensation, benefits, and opportunities.



EEO Statement:TOMS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to intentional anti-racism in all areas of our organization and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the L.A. Fair Chance Initiative Ordinance. Our diverse backgrounds, perspectives, identities, and talents help us thrive.


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