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The North Face: Materials Manager

Company

The North Face
Address , Denver, 80206, Co
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $95,040 - $142,560 a year
Expires 2023-06-15
Posted at 1 year ago
Job Description
Join The North Face Family
The North Face was built on a love for the outdoors and the desire to enable all types of exploration, for all people, from their backyards to the Himalayas. Over the last 50 years we've lived by our “true north,” the belief that exploration has the power to change us, to challenge us and to help us see the world from new perspectives.

To help ignite a global movement of outdoor exploration, love for the natural world and an unwavering commitment to protect it, we welcome and encourage new participants to the outdoors. We extend our reach through support of non-profit organizations, establishing programs that connect participants with close-to-home recreation opportunities, and creating a connection with young leaders, inspiring them to explore and conserve. As we enter our sixth decade, we pledge to:
  • Empower exploration and the thrill of the unknown for as many people as possible.
  • Protect the places where we live, play, and operate.
  • Evolve the way we make our products by improving our environmental performance and social responsibility in the supply chain.
Position: Materials Manager
How You Will Make a Difference
The Materials Manager manages the development and commercialization of innovative textiles and materials to enhance the Company’s product lines. This position partners with designers and third party companies, suppliers, engineers, and scientists to pioneer technically innovative products. The Materials Manager provides dynamic ideas to positively impact business initiatives, direction, and vision for team and peers. The Materials Manager is accountable for business results and executing key initiatives and brings a track record in innovative materials development.
What you will do:
  • Collaborate with other Material Managers to identify opportunities for innovation, process improvement and strategy for growth related to TNF branded technologies, supply chain management and operation efficiencies.
  • Manage and develop a team of 2-4 direct reports
  • Own and manage key vendor relationships based on the primary fabrications of the category. Promote and enforce Material research and design integrity and performance specifications (MPS) from conception through product development.
  • Leads the Material group to research and commercialize new materials for the assigned activity within The North Face.
  • Monitor and analyze Supplier matrix with performance metrics, business summaries and certifications to drive their working status with TNF.
  • Lead complex initiatives and project teams to create new ideas, generate consensus and work cooperatively that drives innovation and material sourcing strategies.
  • Assure the production quality of all materials by communicating the required standards, committing to properly tested materials and / or prototypes based on final garment usage.
  • Exercise high degree of professionalism, demonstrate leadership capability including ability to train, inspire, involve and mentor others within the material team and your assigned category.
  • Perform market analysis to determine key material trends within the core category competitive set regarding technology, performance and aesthetics.
  • Plan and prioritize seasonal developments with your team as well as monitor progress or take action as needed to ensure completion by established timelines to support your assigned category requirements.
  • Focus on the material trend and sourcing needs of the category to identify and implement seasonal strategies that successfully impact the business and enhance the Company's product lines and profitability.
Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity
As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
Skills for Success:
Years of Related Professional Experience: 5-10+ years of relevant and progressive experience.
Educational/Position Requirements:
  • BA or BS degree in Apparel, Textiles, Materials Manufacturing, Design (Apparel) or related field.
  • Strong textile apparel materials experience with familiarity and understanding of all phases of product creation and execution including textile lab work.
What we expect you already know:
  • Strong global communication skills (fluent foreign languages a benefit) and ability to travel internationally.
  • Experience managing 2+ people in a team
  • Working knowledge of PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or other material and product management tools.
  • Strong understanding of apparel merchandising and materials management.
  • Project, process and personnel management skills. Ability to coach and motivate team.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with and inspire a broad range of individuals to work toward a common goal.
  • Knowledge of textile chemistry, physical materials testing, product testing, design, product engineering and sourcing a plus.
  • Frequent user of outdoor products a plus.
What’s In It for You
We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package. Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on “Looking to Join VF?” to learn more.

Our Parent Company, VF Corporation
VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands. At the heart of our journey lies our company-wide purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. It’s a commitment shared by our global associates across all brands. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com.

We just have one question. Are you in?
Pay Range:
$95,040.00 USD - $142,560.00 USD annually
Incentive Potential:
This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.
Benefits at VF Corporation:
You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on
www.MyVFbenefits.com
and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
Please note, our pay ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.
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