Freelance Raw Materials Coordinator

We are looking for a Raw Materials Coordinator for a top fashion company in NYC!

• Pay: $34/hr

• Source and develop trend-right, brand-appropriate materials.
  • Acquire seasonal collections from the supply base or schedule appointments to review collections when possible. Identify items that meet seasonal needs and present them to the design team for selection.
  • Oversee the development of materials designed in-house by the design teams.
  • Acquire testing documents from suppliers to ensure materials meet industry and company standards.
  • Research trends in raw material design and innovation.
• Maintain daily communication with the supply base and cross-functional partners.
• Adhere to the seasonal development calendar with internal and external partners; elevate issues to the manager as needed.
  • Ensure milestone deadlines are met and required information is obtained from cross-functional partners on time.
  • Pre-position key materials to ensure on-time sample execution and arrange substitute materials as necessary.
  • Ensure suppliers submit materials for approval on time and comply with all development deadlines.
  • Promote efficiency and effective problem-solving with suppliers and internal teams to meet development and production deadlines.
  • Actively participate in key milestone meetings with design, production, and merchant teams.
• Support financial and strategic goals for each category.
  • Partner with Product Development and Production teams to ensure new developments meet pricing and MOQ/MCQ requirements.
  • Provide cost-engineering options for items that do not meet IMU targets.
  • Re-source materials as needed to meet financial targets.
• Maintain the material library and internal records database.
  • Obtain Material Profile Sheets for all sampled items and organize records on the internal shared drive. Ensure profile sheets are updated as needed.
  • Update and maintain development charts and PLM.
  • Keep the physical and digital material library organized and up to date.
• Perform other projects and responsibilities as assigned.
• Collaborate in person as required. The frequency of in-office work is based on business needs and includes product development, milestone meetings, and fabric approvals.

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion or Textiles.
• 2-4 years of related experience;
  Intimates or Lace experience is preferred.
• High degree of proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and internet applications.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with the Fabric team, cross-functional partners, and external vendors.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask while prioritizing business objectives.
• Miro and PLM experience is a plus.
• Ability to work with and influence peers in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment, with a few days in the office each week based on business needs or major milestones, and occasional remote work from home.

• Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees.
• We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results.

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