Fanatics · 22 hours ago
Assoc Materials Developer
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expFanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. The Material Developer will guide the capabilities of fabric and decoration suppliers through workflow optimization and expert knowledge, overseeing the development and production of materials to support the creative design team.
eSportsManufacturingRetailSporting GoodsSports
Responsibilities
Support end-to-end material development process that enables and elevates innovation, productivity, efficiency, quality, and profitability
Assist in research and develop of trends and innovation continuously by working closely with Product Development and PCC
Prepare data & material for trend presentation
Track developments by calendar due dates
Receive, send out cuttings & log submits of materials from suppliers to PCCs
Facilitates and prioritizes work to meet time and action calendar delivery requirements and ensure on time Buy Ready dates
Support necessary DEQ testing to designated product service model
Receive and review failed testing specimen with Sr. Developer/Manager
Support work in progress (WIP), create, maintain tracking and all Material-related record keeping, data input, and in/out parcel coordination
Update weekly information regarding approval/comments to CFT
Organize and maintain the material library & on-time seasonal tool-box, ensuring meets global standards
Create and maintain carryover & seasonal materials boards, publish as approved
Gather data for adoption ratio post buy & analyze for adoption ratio and department overview of material usage by channel
Facilitate timely communication with internal and external parties between US offices & PCC
Compile weekly metrics & analysis to support material KPI’s
Input report card metrics for on-time sample performance, quality & communicate with PCC on suggested action plans
Support Sr. Developer/ Manager/ Director on special projects tracker, gather metrics & update presentation slides or reports
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in raw Material Development or related field
1-3+ current years of experience in the retail/manufacturing environment covering areas of textiles from fibers, yarn, material construction, finishes, printing and quality
Must score superior on Farnsworth-Munsell 100 Hue test
Experience using spectrophotometer
A team player with a good attitude, strong communication and problem-solving skills
Must be detail-oriented, able to multitask, and punctual in meeting deadlines. Excellent analytical skills
Ability to juggle multiple deadlines and tasks in a fast-paced environment. Strong sense of urgency and intuitive sense of priorities and accuracy
Ability to communicate verbally and written in a clear, concise, tactful manner
Preferred
Basic knowledge in PLM, MS Office applications & 3D software experience is a plus
Benefits
Wellness programs with fitness and weight management partners
Paid maternity paternity leave
Infertility treatment
Flexible time off
Competitive 401k plan
Company
Fanatics
Fanatics is a sports merchandise retailer that manufactures fan gear and jerseys across retail channels. It is a sub-organization of Kynetic.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Fanatics has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2021 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.9BKey Investors
Clearlake Capital GroupNational Football LeagueAlameda Research
2022-12-06Private Equity· $700M
2022-03-02Private Equity· $1.5B
2022-01-01Series Unknown· $10M
Leadership Team
J
Joseph Bozich
Advisor to Chief Executive Officer
Michael Mahan
CEO
Recent News
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