Coordinator, Raw Material

New Era Cap; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parking

Apparel/headwear discounts

On-site professional development

Job summary

New Era Cap is seeking a Coordinator, Raw Material to execute artwork replication and manage data within PLM. You will coordinate with Design, Production, and Graphic Ops to ensure raw materials meet league requirements and color specifications.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, standardized naming, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment, with on-site work in Buffalo, NY. Adobe Suite familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Technical Design, or business-related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in a business setting is preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.) highly preferred.
• Knowledge of sportswear or apparel industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Replicate Raw Material artwork across leagues/teams in the PLM system.
• Maintain RM data integrity with accurate, standardized records.
• Establish naming conventions for raw materials and colorways.
• Audit and clean existing RM libraries; ensure data accuracy.
• Create and manage RM colorway records with accurate color descriptions.
• Collaborate with Design during product development to ensure materials meet requirements.
• Support Graphic Operations by preparing RM colorways and data for artwork teams.
• Review color accuracy, vendor swatches, and material specs; resolve discrepancies.
• Troubleshoot RM data issues from designation changes or production constraints.
• Validate vendor codes and supplier information before production handoff.
• Monitor RM data issues through product lifecycle and drive improvements.
• Act as liaison between Design, Product Ops, Graphic Ops, Sourcing, and Production.
• Maintain standards for RM creation, maintenance, and governance in PLM.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Excel

PLM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design/Technical Design/business

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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Coordinator, Raw Material

Full Time Ind Contributor Buffalo, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2169

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $58,000.00 Annually

The Coordinator, Raw Materials is responsible for executing and supporting artwork replication and data management needs, guided by direction from the management team. The primary focus will be the efficient and accurate implementation of artwork and data while promoting best practices in change management and product development processes. This includes managing schedules, coordinating workflows, and collaborating with different teams to ensure designs align with league requirements and customs expectations. Success in this role requires agility, responsiveness, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, data‑driven environment. Although this role does not have creative responsibilities, experience with Adobe Suite products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Replicate Raw Material artwork across all leagues/teams within New Era PLM system
• Serve as the primary owner of Raw Material (RM) data integrity within PLM by maintaining accurate, standardized, and searchable raw material records
• Establish and maintain standardized naming conventions for raw materials and colorways to improve data consistency, reduce duplicate records, and enhance cross‑functional usability
• Audit, consolidate, and clean existing Raw Material libraries, ensuring accurate product data and eliminating redundant or obsolete records
• Create, maintain, and manage Raw Material colorway records, including development of accurate color descriptions that support Design, Product Operations, Graphic Operations, and Production
• Partner with Design during product development and prototype reviews to ensure Raw Materials are built correctly, align with manufacturing requirements, and support efficient execution
• Support Graphic Operations by preparing Raw Material colorways and product data, enabling graphic teams to focus on artwork creation and execution
• Review and validate color accuracy, vendor swatches, and material specifications while collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to resolve discrepancies
• Troubleshoot Raw Material, colorway, and specification issues resulting from team designation changes, artwork requirements, or production constraints
• Partner with Product Operations and Production to ensure Raw Materials are production‑ready by validating vendor codes, supplier information, and required system data prior to production handoff
• Monitor and resolve Raw Material data issues throughout the product lifecycle, minimizing specification errors and production delays
• Identify and implement continuous process improvements that enhance Raw Material management, PLM data accuracy, and cross‑functional workflow efficiencies
• Act as the cross‑functional liaison between Design, Product Operations, Graphic Operations, Sourcing, and Production on all Raw Material‑related processes
• Maintain documentation, standards, and best practices for Raw Material creation, maintenance, and governance within PLM
• Support additional product data management and operational initiatives as assigned
• Execute quick BOM updates to support Production needs
• Meet or exceed timelines associated with merchandising calendars for multiple overlapping deadlines
• Act as an advocate of PLM best practices, methods, and processes
• Understand and utilize multiple New Era project tracking systems
• Keep all sensitive matters confidential
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to learn and retain rules and guidelines for licensed sports leagues, teams, and logos
• Ability to follow specific instructions and procedures
• Familiarity in Adobe Illustrator
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel. Experience with PLM preferred
• Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally for product design needs
• Ability to follow specific instructions and procedures based on established processes
• Individually manage multiple projects on a daily basis while meeting established deadlines
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and attention to detailPositive attitude and able to work in fast paced environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) preferred
• Understanding of licensed sports league, team and logo rules and guidelines preferred
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite preferred

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Technical Design, or business‑related field required; relevant job experience in lieu of degree will be considered
• One (1) to Three (3) years of experience a business setting
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.) highly preferred
• Knowledge of sportswear or apparel industry is a plus

Travel Requirement

• The location for this position is 100% on‑site in Buffalo, NY
• 0% to 5%; domestic and/or global

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this posted position is $50,000 - $58,000 (plus bonus & benefits) and pertains to candidates located in Western New York. Actual compensation will fall within this range and is determined by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, essential job duties and requirements, and necessary experience.

Our casual work environment celebrates individuality and encourages employees to showcase their personal style. We pride ourselves on offering competitive compensation, a generous PTO policy, along with world‑class benefits designed to promote health, financial stability, and personal growth. Employees enjoy paid parking, exclusive discounts on apparel and headwear, and professional development opportunities on‑site.