Fabric, Materials & Trims Manager (m/f/d)

CYBEX GMBH; Verona; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

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Stipendio competitivo

Congedi annuali generosi

Sconti sui prodotti CYBEX

Descrizione del lavoro

CYBEX GMBH cerca un responsabile Materiali e Sourcing per guidare lo sviluppo di tessuti, accessori e componenti per le collezioni moda, allineando visione prodotto, funzionalità, qualità e costi. In collaborazione con Design e Sviluppo Prodotto identificherete materiali che supportano concetti di prodotto, prestazioni e strategia.

Gestirete librerie di materiali e documentazione PLM, assicurando specifiche accurate e conformità.

Competenze

• Laurea in Textile Engineering, Fashion Management, Material Science o campo correlato.
• Esperienza pluriennale in sviluppo tessuti, materiali o sourcing nel fashion/lifestyle.
• Conoscenza della costruzione tessile, fibre, filati, tintura e finitura.
• Gestione fornitori globali e sviluppo forniture.
• Conoscenza di PLM, ERP e gestione materiali.
• Ottime capacità di negoziazione e gestione stakeholder.
• Fluente in inglese; altre lingue sono un plus.

Mansioni

• Guidare lo sviluppo e l'approvvigionamento di tessuti, rifini, etichette, imballaggi e altri componenti materiali allineati alla visione prodotto, funzionalità, qualità e costi.
• Collaborare con Design e Sviluppo Prodotto per identificare materiali che supportano concetti di prodotto, prestazioni e strategia complessiva.
• Gestire biblioteche di materiali e documentazione PLM, assicurando specifiche accurate e approvazioni di materiale.
• Garantire che tessuti, rifini e componenti rispettino standard di performance, qualità, test e conformità.
• Costruire e mantenere relazioni strategiche con fornitori e partner di innovazione, negoziando costi, lead time, MOQs e impegni di sviluppo.
• Valutare capacità fornitori, qualità e sostenibilità, guidando l'ottimizzazione e l'efficienza di sourcing.
• Gestire tempistiche e percorsi critici di sviluppo su più categorie di prodotto.

Conoscenze

Negoziazione

Gestione stakeholder

Project management

Data analysis

Fluente in inglese

Formazione

Laurea in Textile Engineering / Fashion Management / Material Science

Strumenti

PLM

ERP

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

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CYBEX is a company that puts tomorrow's people at the heart of its brand. Always questioning the status quo and not afraid of challenging the establishment, CYBEX has become not just a leader in child safety but is seen as an innovative lifestyle and fashion brand for parents. We offer car seats, baby carriers, kids furniture and strollers enabling parents to keep their little ones safe in style.

After growing rapidly in the last few years, we look for ambitious talent to contribute to CYBEX's success story.
Italy / Milano
CYBEX is a company that puts tomorrow's people at the heart of its brand. Always questioning the status quo and not afraid of challenging the establishment, CYBEX has become not just a leader in child safety but is seen as an innovative lifestyle and fashion brand for parents. We offer car seats, baby carriers, kids furniture and strollers enabling parents to keep their little ones safe in style. After growing rapidly in the last few years, we look for ambitious talent to contribute to CYBEX's success story.

Your seat to fill:

• Lead the development and sourcing of fabrics, trims, labels, packaging, and other material components for apparel collections, ensuring alignment with product vision, functionality, quality, and cost objectives
• Partner closely with Design and Product Development to identify and develop materials that support product concepts, performance requirements, and overall product strategy
• Manage seasonal material libraries and PLM documentation, ensuring accurate specifications, material approvals, and readiness in line with product creation milestones
• Ensure all fabrics, trims, and material components meet required performance, quality, testing, compliance, and regulatory standards
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with mills, fabric and trim suppliers, and innovation partners, including negotiation of costs, lead times, MOQs, and development commitments
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacity, quality performance, and sustainability initiatives while driving supplier optimization and sourcing efficiency
• Manage material development timelines and critical paths across multiple product categories, ensuring timely delivery of development samples, lab dips, strike-offs, and testing submissions
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to material availability, supplier capacity, quality, lead times, and other critical development dependencies
• Support margin targets through material costing, value engineering, and strategic material selection while maintaining product integrity and design intent
• Drive sustainable material initiatives by identifying and implementing recycled, certified, organic, and lower-impact alternatives in line with company sustainability goals
• Act as a material expert and key stakeholder across Design, Product Development, Quality, Product Management, and Operations, supporting seasonal kick-offs, range reviews, and product milestone meetings
• Drive continuous improvement across material development and sourcing processes while ensuring material specifications, approvals, and documentation are completed in time for Go-to-Market readiness

Your stroll to CYBEX:

• Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Fashion Management, Material Science, Product Development, or a related field
• Several years of professional experience in fabric, material, trim development, sourcing, or product development within the fashion, sportswear, or lifestyle industry
• Strong knowledge of textile construction, fibers, yarns, knitting, weaving, dyeing, printing, washing, and finishing processes
• Experience managing fabric mills, trim suppliers, and global sourcing partners
• Understanding product creation calendars, critical path management, and apparel manufacturing processes
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with PLM, ERP, and material management systems
• Knowledge of textile testing standards, product compliance, and sustainability certifications
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills are preferred
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus

CYBEX operates globally and has employees from copious nations. If you are keen to leave your footprint in a swiftly growing business that offers plenty of opportunities to grow both on a professional and individual level, you've come to the right place. You'll have the chance to develop your personal profile in an international environment. As part of Goodbaby International Holdings Ltd., CYBEX is dedicated to creating an inclusive working environment that embraces diversity and equal opportunities. At CYBEX, we place great importance on our values: Imagination, Belief, Passion, Strength, Respect, and Love. These values shape our company culture and drive us to develop innovative solutions and achieve exceptional results.

CYBEX operates globally and has employees from over 29 nations. If you are keen to leave your footprint in a swiftly growing business that offers plenty of opportunities to grow both on a professional and individual level, you've come to the right place. As part of Goodbaby International Holdings Ltd., CYBEX is dedicated to creating an inclusive working environment that embraces diversity and equal opportunities.

• In addition to a competitive salary, attractive annual leave, and discounts on our products you'll have the chance to develop your personal profile in an international environment.