Raw Materials Innovation Manager
About The Position
Product Operations (Project Management, Technical Development and Sourcing) aligns the best of product expertise and creation to drive business growth. Our teams of experts include Project Management, Sourcing and Technical Development. We lead our cross-functional partners globally through the creation and development of our owned brand products. We focus on efficient operations, building strategies for projects, products and sourcing, ensuring margin viability, and leading teams to develop quality products responsibly. Technical Development teams have expertise in developing products in partnership with our global partners that meet our guest expectations in fit, construction and quality within our margin goals. You will have a seat at the cross functional round table; together you will drive brand cohesion and continuity for our guest.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Textiles, Engineering, Product Development, Supply Chain, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in product development, materials innovation, sourcing, or R&D within retail, apparel, or related industries
- Innovative mindset with the ability to identify and implement new capabilities and improvements
- Working knowledge of raw materials and their application in product development (e.g., textiles, polymers, packaging, or similar)
- Experience working in cross-functional environments and partnering with internal teams and external vendors to deliver business results
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive progress in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
- Advance the integration of innovative raw materials into Owned Brand products, helping to deliver scalable, guest-relevant solutions across categories
- Identify, assess, and prioritize emerging materials, technologies, and supplier capabilities to support enterprise priorities and enable differentiated product offerings
- Administer proof-of-concept initiatives and pilot programs to test, validate, and scale new materials, reducing risk and enabling successful commercialization
- Partner cross-functionally across Product Development, Sourcing, Quality, and external partners to deliver against product, cost, quality, and speed-to-market goals
Benefits
- medical
- vision
- dental
- life insurance
- 401(k)
- employee discount
- short term disability
- long term disability
- paid sick leave
- paid national holidays
- paid vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
