Manager, Trims

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The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in trims development to...

Sourcing and Selection:

• Meet with Trim vendors for new inspiration and research to show back to design teams.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers to evaluate and select the most suitable trims for each product line.

Development:

• Manage the trim development process for all Outlet Men’s & Women’s from initial concept through bulk production.
• Managing the calendar, sample tracking, testing and costing.
• Work closely with design to understand the vision for each collection and ensure the sourced trims align with overall design aesthetic.
• Budget Management
• Manage the sample ordering process with support from the Trim Coordinator.
• Provide technical expertise for assessing and mitigating potential risks with trim applications.
• Supervise maintenance of material library.
• Prepare and present weekly trim cross-functional meetings with PowerPoint. 

Board and Tracking:

• Create and maintain Seasonal trim Boards/Binders and seasonal SMS Trim chart with tracking.
• Ensure accurate documentation of trim specifications, quantities, and delivery timelines for each season.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure key dates and target prices are met for trims.

Quality Assurance and Compliance:

• Review trim approvals with design teams and maintain standards in trim library.
• Establish and maintain quality standards for trims, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements, durability, and performance expectations.
• Conduct thorough testing and evaluation of trims to assess their suitability for various garment applications and care instructions.

Supplier Management:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with trims suppliers, negotiate pricing, terms, and lead times.
• Regularly evaluate supplier performance, ensuring adherence to quality, delivery, and ethical standards.

Research and Innovation:

• Stay updated with the latest trends, materials, technologies, and sustainable practices.

The accomplished individual will possess

• Strong understanding of textile trims.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in budget management.

An outstanding professional will have...

• 3-5 years relevant experience of trim management experience or related role within the apparel industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Textile Design, or a related field.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with condensed timelines
• Ability to set priorities with strong initiative
• Ability to work collaboratively in fast-pasted environment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills as well as flexibility/adaptability to work in a dynamic environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience working with global companies and oversee partners

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Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
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Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.
 
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