Raw Materials Specialist

Your Role

The Raw Material Specialist manages a full category from Concept to Production readiness.  Partnering cross-functionally to develop, communicate, and deliver on time product that meets the design and brand aesthetic. He/she/they work closely within a cross-functional team that includes Design, Production, Merchandising, Tech Design, Color & Print and Regulatory, as well as Asia-based offices.

Why You Belong Here

At Victoria’s Secret & Co, you’ll join a world-leading specialty retail brand recognized globally for innovation and excellence in lingerie and fashion. You’ll work alongside industry leaders to set the standard for what a retail brand can achieve, placing customers at the center of everything we do to create products and experiences that bring them joy.

We believe everyone deserves a place where they truly belong. We celebrate individuality and know that your passion, experience, and unique perspective strengthen our team and business. Here, you’ll be empowered to perform, grow, and engage through unmatched opportunities to develop your skills, gain real-world experience, and learn from the best in the business.

Your Impact

·       Partner with Raw Material Designers to source fabrics/trims from internal fabric libraries and from global approved suppliers to meet required design aesthetics, price points and performance.

·       Leverage technical knowledge and leadership support to troubleshoot and resolve issues that are unique in nature and may require a novel approach.

·       Identify and resolve potential manufacturing, costing issues prior to development, ensuring quality execution at bulk.

·       Partner closely with design, understanding fit intent and required aesthetics of a garment.

·       Demonstrate a forward-thinking mindset by contributing ideas that support fabric, sustainability goals and product innovation.

·       Maintain an understanding of how certain raw materials perform when in garment form and offer input and recommendations based on vendor innovation, quality improvements, and competition

·       Risk assessment of garments for raw material compatibility, garment care, fit for purpose and regulatory compliance

·       Manage, track fabric and raw material information in FlexPLM to insure on-time garment deliveries.

·       Continuously update/maintain raw material details in FlexPLM for reporting purposes.

·       Be prepared to speak to raw material details in meetings.

·       Manage QA for fabrics and trims in your category.

·       Provide technical training and support on issues of fabric & trim development and performance to the cross-functional teams.

·       Be a positive, supportive partner, consistently demonstrating our shared values and high standards.

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