Material Development Supervisor

Work location is in Dongguan city of Guangdong province. Experienced in facing customers of luxury and gifting and experienced in looking for relevant materials. Flexible work time, Competitive salary, Group medical insurance Global company with international work experience and training Job Description: End-to-End Material Development: (1) Based on the demands, cost targets and technical requirements (such as durability, printability, environmental sustainability, weight, etc.) of the design team (US/France/China) and developers, identify and evaluate fabrics/materials (woven, knitted, synthetic, woolen, leather, eco-friendly materials, etc.). (2) Verify the material processing and production techniques (such as dyeing, coating, lamination, and environmental friendliness) to ensure feasibility and quality consistency. (3) Provide the latest material color cards, samples and preliminary unit prices of the market to the design departments in the United States/France every quarter. 2. Cost and Supply Chain Optimization Analyze material costs, minimum order quantity (MOQ), and production cycles to ensure they are within budget and do not compromise on quality. (2) Utilize the existing reliable supplier network (fabric factories, accessory suppliers) to expand resources and enrich the procurement channels. (3) Provide the initial prices of materials and sample-making fees for developers to further confirm and negotiate prices for reference. (4) Negotiate and compare with different suppliers and factories to obtain reasonable preferential prices and supplier information, and explore possibilities for cost savings, which are then fed back to the development department. (1) Communicate daily with overseas design teams in English (via email, phone, and technical documents), interpret trends, solve material issues, and provide alternative solutions. (2) Work with the production team to assess production constraints (such as cutting and sewing) and propose adjustment suggestions. (3) Arrange material sampling for products under development in accordance with development requirements, and coordinate with factories to process and dispose of materials as required, such as digital printing, screen printing, dyeing, and fabric backing, etc. (4) Promptly raise potential material issues to the development order-following staff so that sales/customers can be informed in a timely manner. (5) Cooperate with developers to provide material certification documents and ensure they meet the testing requirements. 4. Color management of materials under development: Communicate with the design department and cooperate to modify the artwork effect and color to meet the requirements of the development/client. (2) Go to the factory for color matching and color observation to achieve the desired effect and color. 5. Trends and Innovations (1) Study the CMF (Color, Material, Surface Treatment) trends in the global bag/accessory field, with a focus on the commercial feasibility of promotional products. (2) Recommend innovative and cost-effective materials (such as recycled fabrics and lightweight synthetic materials). 6. Supplier and Time Management: (1) Negotiate and communicate with suppliers to ensure sample delivery, material production and resolution of quality disputes. (2) Strictly adhere to the development time nodes to ensure on-time delivery to match the design and development cycle. (3) Follow up on the progress of material sampling and communicate with developers in a timely manner to ensure sample quality and delivery time. 7. Arrange the work of the development material purchaser to support the daily development. 8. Actively participate in and cooperate with other matters in cross-departmental work, optimize work processes, and enhance efficiency. 9. Be responsible for the supervision of the team's work processes and daily expenses, as well as the annual work target implementation assessment of subordinate teams. Job Requirements More than 5 years of experience in the development and procurement of textile materials in the fields of luggage, accessories or soft sewing products, with familiar supplier resources. 2. Priority conditions: Have relevant experience in bags, fashion bags, promotional bags, and brand derivatives (such as heat transfer printing, embroidery and other printing techniques). (2) Familiar with sustainable development certifications (such as GRS, RCS, BCI, RWS, OEKO-TEX, etc.). 3. (1) Possess professional skills: Have a deep understanding of fabric processing techniques (weaving/knitting technology, PU leather, various auxiliary materials, post-processing techniques) and cost components (such as yarn types, dyeing methods, coatings, and recycling and environmental protection performance).Have solid experience and knowledge in aspects such as material texture, composition, color, material certification, recycling and environmental protection, and testing requirements; (2) Understand the balance between aesthetics and functionality: Be capable of integrating trends with practicality (such as the color fastness required by brands, the wear resistance of logos, and the tear resistance for promotional purposes, etc.). 4. Soft Skills: Quick-witted problem solver, with excellent negotiation skills, progress management ability and attention to detail. 5. English can be used as a working language and be familiar with various office software. #J-18808-Ljbffr