Senior Trim Sourcing & Quality Manager

Premier Brands Group Holdings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kasper Group is seeking a seasoned Trim Manager to lead trim sourcing, development, and testing across multiple divisions. You will collaborate with Design, Product Development, Production, Sourcing, and Technical Design teams to deliver cost-effective, high-quality trims.

Responsibilities include managing calendars, supplier communications, quality control, and compliance with CPSIA, Prop 65, and labeling standards while driving continuous improvement and cost savings.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of trim sourcing, development, production, compliance, or related apparel experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong negotiation, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with CPSIA, Prop 65, retailer compliance requirements, and labeling regulations.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, source, and negotiate all trim components including hangtags, labels, patches, packaging, jokers, and branded trim items.
• Partner with Design, Product Development, Production, Sourcing, and Technical Design teams on trim development.
• Manage seasonal trim development calendars, WIP reports, and critical path timelines across multiple divisions.
• Source and develop trims from domestic and international vendors while driving cost savings and maintaining quality standards.
• Monitor trim inventory levels and production requirements to ensure timely delivery and support seasonal business needs.
• Establish and maintain seasonal trim libraries, records, approvals, and sourcing documentation.
• Communicate trim specifications, packaging requirements, labeling details, and testing standards to factories and suppliers.
• Manage bulk trim approvals, quality control processes, testing requirements, and production readiness.
• Partner with vendors and factories to resolve quality, production, compliance, and delivery issues.
• Lead trim testing initiatives and ensure all trims meet company standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to CPSIA, Prop 65, retailer-specific requirements, labeling regulations, and product safety standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

The Kasper Group is seeking a seasoned Trim Manager to lead trim sourcing, development, and testing across multiple divisions. You will collaborate with Design, Product Development, Production, Sourcing, and Technical Design teams to deliver cost-effective, high-quality trims.

Responsibilities include managing calendars, supplier communications, quality control, and compliance with CPSIA, Prop 65, and labeling standards while driving continuous improvement and cost savings.