Senior Manager, Knits Fabric R&D - CALVIN KLEIN

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Position:  Senior Manager, Knits R&D

Brand and Job Function: Calvin Klein Global - Raw Materials

Location: New York, NY                            

Position Overview:

The Senior Manager, Knits R&D will be responsible for managing the overall process of knit development, innovating new and seasonal fabrics that meet the brand aesthetic vision while balancing cost, quality and calendar adherence. Individual will be strategic and proactive in sourcing fabrics keeping in mind current company initiatives such as speed to market, sustainability and corporate environmental initiatives. The principal purpose is to lead in globally sourcing and developing knit fabrics with brand aesthetic at the right cost using a strategic go forward filter to fulfill the brands needs and strategic goals while ensuring best in quality.

What You Will Do:

• Drive and manage all phases of knit fabric research and development with an emphasis on forward aesthetic and strategic thinking to determine direction for future seasons while driving the business forward

• Manage cost and speed optimization

• Support Raw Materials (RM) and supply chain strategies

• Assess and mitigate risk at fabric level and propose solutions ensuring calendar adherence

• Ensure HUB RM team is clear on seasonal direction & execution of RM

• Oversee management of digital /physical RM libraries

• Own business relationships with cross-functional partners

• Troubleshooting issues & escalating when appropriate

• Drive process improvement

• Coaching and developing a team

• Oversee developments adhering to calendar deliverables

• Completing and understanding seasonal analytics to support strategic go forward plans

• Maintenance of fabric resource library to support seasonal inspiration and foundational fabrics

What You Will Bring:

• 7-8 years minimum of Research & Development (R&D) experience

• 2-4 years’ experience leading a team of 1 or more

• Working directly with overseas mills and factories

• Expert understanding of global knit textile knowledge

• Verbal comprehension & critical thinking

• Problem solving and decision making

• Strong presentation skills

• Excellent management and organizational skills

• Strong strategic and analytical skills

• Ability to work closely and partner effectively with design, vendors, mills and global production

• Awareness of potential testing and/or quality issues

• Make decisions pertaining to fabric creation,  data and approvals within region 

• Ability to negotiate and build consensus across multiple functions

• Ability to drive and influence internal and external resources / partners

• Create positive intent and encourage positive outlook during times of change and uncertainty

• Ability to work effeciently in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment

• Work with multi-cultural, multi- lingual, multi-time zone business partners and counter-parts

• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and open to change

        

Education:  

• B.S. Textiles or Fashion degree preferred

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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Pay Range:$121,400---$164,300

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