Manager, Raw Materials
Brand: Victoria's Secret
Location: New York, NY, US
Location Type: Hybrid
Job Area: Production and Sourcing
Employment type: Full-time
Job ID: 045VI
Your Role
The Raw Material Manager owns a full category of Raw Materials from concept to production readiness. Partnering cross-functionally to develop, communicate, and deliver on product design and brand aesthetic. They will work closely within a cross-functional team which includes Design, Production, Merchandising, Tech Design, Color & Print and Regulatory, as well as International offices.
Why You Belong Here
At Victoria’s Secret & Co, we acknowledge your value. We recognize that every associate has something unique to add to our brand and business. We strive to recruit, retain, and advance diverse talent that reflects the customers we serve and the communities where we live and work. We foster a culture where everyone belongs because we know our business thrives most when we look for, listen to, and amplify diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We place the customer at the heart of everything we do. We dream big, embrace curiosity and creativity while always learning from our mistakes. We lead with integrity, trust, and respect to achieve the best outcomes as one team.
Your Impact
- Source fabrics and trims from global supply chain to meet required aesthetics, price points, and performance standards.
- Continued awareness of seasonal fabric trends and translate that information into brand appropriate development.
- Identify relevant supply chain driven technologies and commercialize with category specific needs in mind.
- Textile development that accelerates brand growth.
- Partner closely with design and cross-functional partners to understand styling and required aesthetics of a garment.
- Management of raw material strategy to support garment costs and speed to market.
- Maintenance of core raw material library.
- Quality approval for all raw materials.
- Risk assessment of all raw materials in broader context of style, garment care, purpose, regulatory requirements, quality.
- Leverage technical knowledge for in-depth problem solving relating to raw material and garment testing.
- Focus on company goals to support initiatives ranging from sustainability to cost savings.
- Evaluate new and existing suppliers for their ability to meet business needs in quality of product, capacity, and cost.
- Be a positive, supportive partner and leader consistently demonstrating our shared values and high standards.
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Minimum Salary : $123,000.00
Maximum Salary : $168,000.00
VS&Co provides an estimated range of compensation for this role as shown. Your actual compensation will be determined by a number of relevant factors, including but not limited to your specific skills, experience, & geographic location.
- Bachelor’s degree in relative area or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of related product development experience in apparel or ideally lingerie
- Experience in leading and developing a team
- Very detail oriented and organized with the ability to drive tasks to completion
- Strong communication skills
- Proactive problem solver who can effectively manage dynamic challenges
- Expertise of test methods, and ability to read test reports
- Strong understanding of performance attributes
- Sense of urgency and the ability to manage changing priorities
- Experienced understanding of fabric & trim development process, dyeing, printing, and finishing techniques
- Strong computer literacy in Microsoft office programs and experience with PLM systems
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance
An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
