Freelance Raw Materials Coordinator

Solomon Page; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k)

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Solomon Page is seeking a Raw Materials Coordinator in NYC to source trend-right, brand-appropriate materials and manage both development calendars and supplier relationships.

You will collaborate with design, production, and merchant teams to ensure on-time sample execution, adherence to IMU targets, and efficient problem-solving with suppliers in a hybrid in-office setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion or Textiles is required.
• 2–4 years of related experience; Intimates or Lace experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and internet applications.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and develop trend-right, brand-appropriate materials.
• Acquire seasonal collections from the supply base or review collections with design team.
• Oversee in-house designed materials development by design teams.
• Obtain testing documents from suppliers to ensure standards.
• Maintain material library and internal records database.
• Collaborate in person as required; participate in milestone meetings.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Project management

Communication (written)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion or Textiles

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Internet applications

Miro

PLM

Job description

We are looking for a Raw Materials Coordinator for a top fashion company in NYC!

• Pay: $34/hr

Responsibilities

• Source and develop trend-right, brand-appropriate materials.
  • Acquire seasonal collections from the supply base or schedule appointments to review collections when possible. Identify items that meet seasonal needs and present them to the design team for selection.
  • Oversee the development of materials designed in-house by the design teams.
  • Acquire testing documents from suppliers to ensure materials meet industry and company standards.
  • Research trends in raw material design and innovation.
• Maintain daily communication with the supply base and cross-functional partners.
• Adhere to the seasonal development calendar with internal and external partners; elevate issues to the manager as needed.
  • Ensure milestone deadlines are met and required information is obtained from cross-functional partners on time.
  • Pre-position key materials to ensure on-time sample execution and arrange substitute materials as necessary.
  • Ensure suppliers submit materials for approval on time and comply with all development deadlines.
  • Promote efficiency and effective problem-solving with suppliers and internal teams to meet development and production deadlines.
  • Actively participate in key milestone meetings with design, production, and merchant teams.
• Support financial and strategic goals for each category.
  • Partner with Product Development and Production teams to ensure new developments meet pricing and MOQ/MCQ requirements.
  • Provide cost-engineering options for items that do not meet IMU targets.
  • Re-source materials as needed to meet financial targets.
• Maintain the material library and internal records database.
  • Obtain Material Profile Sheets for all sampled items and organize records on the internal shared drive. Ensure profile sheets are updated as needed.
  • Update and maintain development charts and PLM.
  • Keep the physical and digital material library organized and up to date.
• Perform other projects and responsibilities as assigned.
• Collaborate in person as required. The frequency of in-office work is based on business needs and includes product development, milestone meetings, and fabric approvals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion or Textiles.
• 2-4 years of related experience; Intimates or Lace experience is preferred.
• High degree of proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and internet applications.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with the Fabric team, cross-functional partners, and external vendors.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask while prioritizing business objectives.
• Miro and PLM experience is a plus.
• Ability to work with and influence peers in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment, with a few days in the office each week based on business needs or major milestones, and occasional remote work from home.

The Solomon Page Distinction

• Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees.
• We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.