Altra Running · 4 days ago
Altra: Senior Materials Developer, Footwear
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$99K/yr - $124K/yr
3+ years expAltra Running is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive running community, and they are seeking a Senior Materials Developer for Footwear to support the Product Team. The role involves developing material choices, maintaining the Flex PLM Materials Library, and collaborating with supply chain partners to ensure alignment with business and brand 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 materials that meet design intent and margin requirements
Utilize technical expertise to influence the seasonal material and color palette
Build and maintain accurate development data with complete material information, pricing, minimums and lead-times
Drive on-boarding to Flex PLM Materials Library
Create 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
Maintain an up-to-date, user-friendly materials library
Coordinate with GMS on material vendors CSR compliance and preferred vendor status
Qualification
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Company
Altra Running
Built by runners, for runners, Altra isn’t just a shoe. It’s a promise. To keep you doing what you love. Running.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-03-14Acquired
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