Textile Material Associate

Bass Pro Shops; Springfield, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on retail merchandise

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Medical

401k

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

HSA / FSA options

Bass Pro Cares Fund

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops is seeking a Textile Material Associate to support the Textile Materials Developer in researching, developing, sourcing, and approving textile materials for our proprietary apparel brands. You will collaborate with Product Development, Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Quality teams.

The role requires strong detail orientation, Excel proficiency, and experience with PLM systems. It is an on-site position at Bass Pro Base Camp in Springfield, MO, with ongoing coordination of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years in fabric sourcing, textile development, materials management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize the internal material library, including fabric specs and development records.
• Create, maintain, and upload Fabric Information Sheets (FIS) and related material specifications within Centric PLM.
• Support Textile Material Developer in fabric sourcing and development activities with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Manage development timelines and coordinate with suppliers to ensure sample yardage, testing, and approvals stay on schedule.
• Track fabric testing results and address issues with the Hong Kong Testing team.
• Assist with material development across all Bass Pro proprietary brands.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Centric/PLM

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Textiles, Materials or related field

Tools

Centric/PLM system

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Textile Material Associate supports and partners closely with the Textile Materials Developer in the research, development, sourcing, and approval of textile materials for BPS proprietary apparel brands. This role collaborates with suppliers and cross-functional partners, including Product Development, Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Quality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain and organize the internal material library, including fabric specifications and development records.
• Create, maintain, and upload Fabric Information Sheets (FIS) and related material specifications within the Centric PLM system.
• Support Textile Material Developer in fabric sourcing and development activities with suppliers, and manufacturing partners.
• Manage, track and monitor development timelines and coordinate with suppliers to ensure sample yardage, testing, and approvals remain on schedule.
• Track fabric testing results and collaborate with the Hong Kong Testing team to address and resolve issues.
• Assist Textile Material Developer with material development across all BPS proprietary brands.
• Maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Ability to use MS Office suite; Proficient in use of MS Excel.
• Experience in Centric/PLM system a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs.
• Solution-oriented with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective collaborator in a cross-functional team environment.
• Demonstrated accountability and follow-through on assigned projects and tasks.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Textiles, Materials or related field preferred.
• Years of experience: 1-3 years in fabric sourcing, textile development, materials management

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

N/A

LOCATION:

Bass Pro Base Camp - On Site, Springfield MO

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Regular walks, sits, stands and performs computer work Use hand tools to di-sect samples and use measuring gauges Occasional lifting up to 50lbs

INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:

Independent Judgement-Performs tasks and duties under direct supervision, using well-defined policies and procedures. Work is reviewed by supervisor. Limited opportunity exists for exercising independent judgment and decision making.

Full Time Benefits Summary:

• Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise
• our restaurants
• world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k
• Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at [e-mail].

Bass Pro Shops About Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops is North America's premier outdoor and conservation company. Founded in 1972 when avid young angler Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father's liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today the company provides customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more. In 2017 Bass Pro Shops joined forces with Cabela's to create a "best-of-the-best" experience with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service. Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group, offering an unsurpassed collection of industry-leading boat brands, and Big Cedar Lodge, America's Premier Wilderness Resort. Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the outdoors and has been named by Forbes as "one of America's Best Employers."