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Altra Running · 3 days ago

Altra: Materials Developer, Footwear

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$73K/yr - $92K/yr

3+ years exp

Altra Running is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive running community. The Materials Developer for Altra Running will support the Product Team by providing suitable material choices that meet brand and design expectations, while also maintaining and updating the Flex PLM Materials Library and ensuring developments align with business initiatives.

Consumer GoodsFashionShoesSporting Goods

Responsibilities

Work cross functionally with supply chain partners to source materials in appropriate markets to support supply chain flow and maximize margins

Identify vendors that offer innovative materials, compounds and processes

Support team in developing or choosing materials that meet design intent and margin requirements

Utilize technical expertise to inspire the Product Team and influence the seasonal material and color palette

Build and maintain accurate development data with complete material information/pricing/minimums/lead-times

Drive on-boarding to Flex PLM Materials Library

Creating the seasonal material toolbox in Flex PLM at the beginning of the season, allowing materials to be available for GTM1, GTM2, SMS, and Production

Update and maintain the Materials Library throughout the development season as new materials are identified

Communicate clearly with vendors on a timely basis on Development, Quality and Brand requirements

Monitor developments, anticipate problems, address and facilitate solutions to manager in a timely manner to minimize quality problems and production delays

Coordinate with Development and VF Asia on all material lab testing requirements

Ensure commercialized material information is accurately maintained within seasonal timelines

Partner with peer set to identify and drive department process improvements

Develop and maintain an up-to-date, user-friendly materials library

Coordinate with GMS on material vendors CSR compliance and preferred vendor status

Qualification

Footwear materials experienceTextile properties knowledgeDevelopment processFlex PLM experienceProactive problem solvingPrioritization skillsProficient PC skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTime managementWork independentlyTeam player

Required

3-5 years of footwear or materials experience

Understanding of design and development process from inception through production

Knowledge of textile properties, testing, dyeing, finishing, manufacturing or other textile fundamentals

Strong organizational skills - ability to access information accurately and readily when needed

Strong communication skills verbal and written - gives concise and focused information

Able to make effective decisions through analysis, experience and common sense or understands when to defer to manager as situation warrants

Strong prioritization skill - analyze situation and manage priorities based on understanding of production cycle needs

Excellent time management skills - ability to adhere to calendar deadlines and manage work flow accordingly

Understanding of trade regulations, testing protocol, product integrity requirements, product cycle timeline and basic production process

Proactive problem solving - ability to identify potential issues based on experience/expertise and or research and effectively minimize negative impact to product integrity/ timing / profitability

Ability to work both independently and cooperatively with a diverse group of people

Team player - ability to negotiate and build consensus across multiple functions

Proficient PC skills

Flexible attitude willing to grow as company/Brand expands