Fabric R&D Sr Specialist

The Fabric R&D Senior Specialist facilitates the production process through cross functional partnerships with Merchandising, Design, Technical Design, and vendor partners. He/she supports the supply chain management of the calendar from development to bulk

• Manage submit approval process according to time and action schedule, including follow up on outstanding submits and sending approvals to vendor partners via email correspondence.
• Maintain Work in Progress (WIP) reports, follow up with vendors weekly on outstanding submits/issues, and determine appropriate actions to take.
• Communicate daily with vendors and internal cross functional teams throughout the product development and production process, in order to ensure product is shipping on time and to correct location(s). Address any issues that arise and identify solutions.
• Manage all sample tracking charts
  - Buy samples, Ad sample, TOP, etc…
• Size breaks distribution to Vendors and PO information entry to the system.
• Attending meetings with CFT and making notes/communicating updates to Vendors.
• Tech packs uploads in PLM and/or Full Circle
• Support fabric department and fabric library

• Basic understanding of the product development and approval process
• Highly motivated, self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and project management skills
• Flexible, organized, detail oriented team player
• Strong MS Office skills with emphasis on Excel
• 1-2 years of relevant experience

• If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match.
• All associates are eligible for an associate discount on Catalyst Brands merchandise.
• For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year.
• All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation.
• * For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit

USD $62,700.00 - USD $ /Yr.