PRODUCT ANALYST - Salary - Entry Level

Valdese Weavers; Valdese (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Valdese Weavers is seeking a detail‑oriented Materials Specialist to create and verify new production material records and cost data. You will work with design, sales support, and customer service to develop accurate costings and quotes.

The role involves maintaining fabric files, processing line inquiries, and expediting orders while upholding 5S and safety standards in a high‑volume textile environment.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in material costing
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities
• Good written and verbal communication inside teams and with Sales
• Basic math skills for cost analysis and pricing

Responsibilities

• Create and verify material records for new production materials.
• Develop and maintain design and post fabric files.
• Process lines and inquiries with Sales Support, Customer Service and Merchandising.
• Prepare original costing quotes for production materials and maintain pricing per approvals.
• Enter and expedite sales orders for line weaving needs.
• Participate in safety programs and maintain 5S standards.

Skills

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Communicatio n

Math skills

Tools

SAP

Tab winder

Job description

Valdese Weavers is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company and has been in business for over 100 years. As one of the largest woven textile mills in the world, Valdese Weavers designs and manufactures residential and contract-grade fabrics for furniture manufacturers, fabric distributors, and large retailers.Job Summary: Material creation, verification, and cost for new materialsTools and Equipment used: Tab winder, computer, SAP, yarn tabsEssential Functions:Verify fillings and warps for all new production material records.Create and maintain the Design and Post fabric files.Process lines and inquiries for all brands collaboratively with Sales Support, Customer Service and Merchandising.Maintain initial trial and additional ground fabric files for development materials.Create original costing quotes for all production materials.Maintain pricing records for all production materials per approval from Sales Management.Enter and expedite sales orders for inquiry and/or line weaving needs.Any other duties or special projects requested by management.Other Requirements:Maintain personal work habits, which will meet the demands and stresses of the job.Assist with the yarn tab process.Safety:Safely perform all duties following guidelines established by Valdese Weavers.Report all job-related injuries and safety hazards to the supervisor immediately.Actively participate in safety programs that identify, investigate, and correct safety hazards.Maintain 5S standards.PPE Required: earplugs.Qualifications:Meet all pre-employment requirementsProficient computer skills requiredBasic reading, writing, and math skillsGood communication skills with the ability to work well with othersAbility to distinguish yarn color differencesDetailed, organized, multi-tasking