Component Developer-Knits/Jersey (Pipeline)

H&M

Bengaluru

On-site

INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount card

Participation in H&M Incentive Program

Extensive development opportunities

Job summary

A leading global fashion retailer is seeking a Component Developer in Bengaluru. You will drive material and component development by identifying local markets and educating suppliers. Ideal candidates have 7-12 years of experience in material development and a strong understanding of various fabrics. Attractive benefits include a staff discount card and participation in the H&M Incentive Program.

Qualifications

At least 7-12 years relevant work experience in material and component development.
Sound costing and development/technical knowledge on fabrics.
Knowledge in cotton, jersey, woven is a must.

Responsibilities

Identify and develop local market for product sourcing.
Drive material and component development for best options.
Educate and develop suppliers, understand local capability.

Skills

Material and component development

Pricing and negotiation

Collaboration skills

Understanding of fabric types

Job description

H&M Production is the place where design ideas are transformed into actual products. We are in over 20 sourcing markets and are the direct point of contact for local suppliers. We work to ensure our products are good quality and produced at the best price and in a sustainable way.

Component Developer

As a Component Developer you identify and develop local markets for our sourcing missions. You closely work with T1/T2 suppliers, drive material and component development, and lead materials and component price negotiations to secure best options, quality, price and lead-time aligned with our product strategies and customers’ expectations. You maintain our digital and physical library of material and component, interpret trends and concepts into materials and component trends, and share with suppliers and stakeholders in a clear way. You work with suppliers to understand local capability, educate and develop them to leverage local capability and minimize risks.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and develop local market for product sourcing in line with our product strategies.
Drive material and component development to secure best options, quality, price and lead-time.
Maintain and update digital and physical library of material and component.
Interpret trends and concepts into materials and component trends.
Educate and develop suppliers, gain clear understanding of local capability, and minimize risks.

Qualifications

To succeed as a Component Developer you have technical knowledge and experience of material and component development, pricing, lead time and quality, and understanding of material and component capabilities. You understand H&M trends, concepts and customer needs, identify the right supplier capabilities and skills, educate them with customer understanding, and guide suppliers to develop the right products. You are collaborative, adaptive to teamwork, business minded, and a role model of our H&M values.

What you need to succeed

At least 7-12 years relevant work experience in material and component development.
Sound costing and development/technical knowledge (knitting/weaving/dyeing/finishing) on synthetic/cotton/conscious fabrics/yarn.
Experience in fabric development, fabric sourcing, costing, negotiation, market insights, fabric knowledge, collaboration skills etc.
Knowledge in cotton, jersey, woven is a must.

Benefits

We offer all our employees at H&M Group attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All employees receive a staff discount card usable in all H&M Group brands. Additionally, we are included in the H&M Incentive Program – HIP.

Inclusion & Diversity

H&M is dedicated to creating and maintaining inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplaces. Our recruitment process considers all diversity dimensions and we encourage a fair and equal process.

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