Raw Materials Data & PLM Coordinator

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

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.