Coordinator, Materials Development

kate spade new york•New York, NY

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles. Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible. A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity. Primary Purpose: The Raw Material Coordinator is responsible for supporting all aspects of raw material sourcing, development and procurement. This includes fabric and trim sourcing, supplier relationships, costing and ensuring timely delivery of raw materials to support seasonal product calendars. Location: New York, New York Hybrid role, Minimum in office 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) Flexibility required.

Requirements

0-2 years of experience in Raw Material development/ Product Development
Proficiency in Microsoft office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, EcVision or other PLM systems
Experience in excel with demonstrated ability in formulas and pivot tables

Nice To Haves

Exceptionally well-organized, efficient, and analytical
Proven ability to work within tight deadlines
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Demonstrated attention to detail and strong problem – solving skills
Experience working in a global company with overseas partners

Responsibilities

Support RTW raw material development from design ideation to standard and color approval to proceed to bulk.
Partner closely with Design and PD partners to ensure raw materials sourced meet both aesthetic requirements and IMU targets.
Support reviewing & management of lab dips.
Partner with Product Development to source fabric and trims in key manufacturing regions.
Each season identify with Product Development the key programs to be vertically sourced with FG factories.
Manage seasonal binder and approval organization.
Manage system updates within ECV
Manage allocation, tracking, and reporting on all seasonal proto & market week materials.
Process department seasonal invoices and support budget tracking.
Support the management RTW RM WIP report & daily communication with suppliers & overseas partners.
Support with research to understand textile & hardware innovation and industry trends
Partner to HK raw material team throughout material testing supporting the team on quality assurance, compliance and problem-solving issues.
Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships and stay updated with industry trends.
Communicate daily with the Design Team, PD, overseas offices, and suppliers