Support role for Fabric Development team with daily interaction with Design, Merchandising and Product Management teams. Daily communication with mills and overseas offices to facilitate and track timing of fabric developments, proto yardage, labdips, sample yardage to adhere to corporate calendar deadlines. Sourcing of fabric qualities in region that meet seasonal design needs based on Brand aesthetic, price and testing requirements. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Daily communication with ... more details
Ref #:
W149973
Department:
Manufacturing & Sourcing
City:
New York
State/Province:
New York
Country:
United States
Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $62000 - $90000 annually; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location.
Benefits: Base pay is only one part of our employee value proposition, which includes a robust benefits package, above-market time off, flexible working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities.
Pay Range Max
90000
Pay Range Min
62000
Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Position Overview
Support role for Fabric Development team with daily interaction with Design, Merchandising and Product Management teams. Daily communication with mills and overseas offices to facilitate and track timing of fabric developments, proto yardage, labdips, sample yardage to adhere to corporate calendar deadlines.Sourcing of fabric qualities in region that meet seasonal design needs based on Brand aesthetic, price and testing requirements.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Daily communication with Design on seasonal fabric needs – Develop/Counter source and manage all adopted fabrics from tailoring, proto and sampling stages with support of regional offices.
Creation and maintenance of fabric tracker – Labdip orders, proto yardage, sample yardage, fty allocation with adherence to calendar deadlines.
Manage seasonal fabric chart and raw material library.
Help support in the development of raw materials, managing and adhering to calendar timelines to meet on-time deliverables and collaborating with cross-functional teams on raw material strategies.
Attend Costing, Status, Proto Review and Post Market Mtgs with CFT partners to advise fabric pricing, leadtime, ETA’s and MOQ’s
Attend domestic fabric fairs and mill fabric appointments to review current collections, trends and fabric technologies.
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
College Degree in Textiles or Fashion related field preferred
Proficient in Airtable, Outlook, PLM systems
Strong working knowledge of fabric specifications, constructions, weaves, finishes dyeing techniques.
Photoshop / Illustrator experience preferred, but not required.
Excellent communication skills and follow-up.
Ability to navigate a fast paced work environment with positive, motivated outlook.
Understanding of Ralph Lauren Corp and Lauren Brand aesthetic
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Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws.
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