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Carhartt · 1 month ago

Lead Technical Raw Material Developer- Crafted Series /USA

5750 Mercury Dr, Dearborn, MI 48126, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

7+ years exp

Carhartt is a company dedicated to serving hardworking people by building durable products. The Lead Technical Raw Material Developer supports Carhartt’s Product strategy by driving innovation and commercialization in fiber and fabric development for US Manufacturing through the Crafted Series.

Consumer GoodsFashionManufacturingRetail

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Spearhead new seasonal and developments: Setting standards for US manufacturing platforms. Analyze requirements and historical standards to ensure all fabrics meet quality and cost targets and are ready for bulk production handoff to Quality teams

Establish Wash Standards: Develop and implement production wash standards for denim and washed products, focusing on chemistry, garment finishing, and testing protocols that align with US manufacturing practices

Innovation Pipeline: Research and integrate new fiber, yarn, chemistry, and machinery technologies. Build a wash library to support seasonal business needs and incorporate sustainability initiatives relevant to US operations

Testing & Troubleshooting: Analyze raw material test results promptly. Partner with suppliers and procurement teams to troubleshoot and resolve development failures, ensuring compliance with US standards (AATCC, ASTM, EPA, AFIRM RSL)

Supplier & Procurement Collaboration: Partner with procurement teams to select vendors based on capability, technology and US manufacturing requirements. Address issues related to manufacturing locations, pricing, minimum order quantities, delivery, and lead times

Cross-Functional Communication: Participate in product development meetings to share updates, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with design and merchandising teams. Provide solutions and recommendations for issue resolution with guidance from management

Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong relationships with supply chain, US Manufacturing facilities, Procurement Teams, Quality, design, technical design, and color management

Supplier Onboarding: Lead supplier meetings and onboard new suppliers to support innovation and expand the US supplier base

US Mill/Supplier Matrix: Build and grow our US Mill/Supplier Matrix to support current and future developments. Expand our US onboarding processes and procedures in collaboration with the Procurement Teams

Qualification

Raw material developmentTextile manufacturingTextile testing protocolsSustainable practicesVendor relationship managementPLM softwareMicrosoft OfficeAdobe IllustratorStrategic skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Textiles or related field; or equivalent years of related experience in lieu of degree

Minimum seven years of experience in raw material development with a strong background in US apparel or textile manufacturing

Expertise in fabric, trim and color development includes sustainable and eco-friendly practices/technologies

Strong knowledge of textile and material testing protocols (AATCC, ASTM, and global norms); EPA and BPR requirements for applicable chemistries; and AFIRM RSL guidelines

Proven experience collaborating with procurement teams and managing vendor relationships for US-based production

Strong strategic and analytical skills and aptitude

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to be flexible, solution oriented and adaptive to changing priorities, as well as effectively manage and resolve conflict

Effective communicator and presenter with a demonstrated ability to build and foster business relationships with cross functional teams, and internal and external partners

Excellent organization and project management abilities

Proficient in PLM, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator, etc

Normal office environment, extended periods of sitting/standing or typing at a computer is required

Willing to work some weekends if necessary

Light lifting may be required, 25LBS

Up to 15% of travel domestically and/or internationally

This position has a Hybrid location: Associate will work on-site regularly as needed for work activities

Company

Carhartt

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Carhartt manufactures premium clothing known for exceptional durability, comfort, quality of construction.

Founded in 1889

Dearborn, Michigan, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.carhartt.com

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