Materials Technician

JOB SUMMARY:
The Materials Technician is an integral part of the Materials Team. The Materials Technician addresses some of the detailed technical aspects of production to maintain an environment of continuous improvement. The Materials Technician will operate in detailed materials management with liaison between the brand and supply chain partners including raw material suppliers, contract factories, and third-party test labs.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Following up with material supplier for new innovation materials.
• Sources briefed materials for the Design Team following seasonal calendar deadlines.
• Following up with all new material testing standards including physical and chemical 3rd party lab testing.
• Manages raw material approvals and submissions.
• Maintains a clear, benchmarked testing database of approval materials.
• Assist Materials Manager to Foresee and to resolve potential quality problem in development to bulk production.
• Manage the material database which includes new materials and testing reports.
• Maintains the Materials Library with current sample swatch books. This is not specific to fabrics, but includes all textiles, foams, hardware, new materials, etc.
• Closely work with Raw material suppliers to provide necessary documentation such as material specifications, technical guideline, compliance to the Restricted substance list or passed chemical lab test following Bluesign system.
• Works together with Development Team and Production Team on specific raw material projects.
Additional Functions - Other duties as assigned. The above is intended to describe the major responsibilities and requirements for this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or requirements.
AUTHORITY & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
The Materials Technician - Vietnam is authorized to take reasonable action necessary to carry out responsibilities consistent with general guidance of the Materials Manager. The Materials Technician is directly responsible to the Materials Manager.
• Supervision Exercised: None.
• Primary Contacts: Regular contact with the Materials Manager, Material Suppliers, Production Material, Director of Design and Design Team, Sample Room Manager, Director of Development and Development Team, Director of Product and Product Line Management (PLM), Director of Production and Production Team.