Trim & Raw Materials Lead - Sourcing & Development

Swim-USA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A & H Sportswear Inc. is seeking an experienced trims specialist to support seasonal development from concept through bulk approval.

You will ensure daily follow-up, clear communication, and timely deadline management across brands and divisions. Collaborating with Design, Product Management, Technical Design, Sourcing, and vendors, you will source options for hardware, zippers, elastic, and other trims, while tracking cost targets, lead times, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• College degree in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, Product Development, Apparel Design, or related field preferred.
• Associate-level experience preferred, including 2-5 years in trim development, raw materials, product development, sourcing, production, or related apparel function.
• Strong attention to detail; understanding of garment construction and trim function; ability to manage multiple seasons, brands, and deadlines; clear communication; vendor follow-up; PLM accuracy; Excel/MS Office proficiency; strong organization of physical and digital libraries.

Responsibilities

• Support seasonal trim development and sourcing from concept through bulk approval, ensuring daily follow-up, accurate communication, and deadline management across assigned brands and divisions.
• Partner with manager to execute seasonal trim sourcing strategies, including core trim usage, new development needs, vendor allocation, cost targets, and lead-time requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Design, Product Management, Technical Design, Sourcing, and factory/vendor partners to understand design intent, garment construction needs, and functional trim requirements.
• Source and develop trim options including hardware, zippers, snaps, hooks, rings, sliders, buckles, elastic, drawcords, tapes, bindings, appliques, heat transfers, decorative trims, novelty trims, and other garment functional components.
• Request, track, and evaluate trim submits against required parameters including aesthetics, function, durability, color, finish, size/spec, cost, lead time, testing, compliance, and bulk feasibility.

Skills

Attention to detail

Garment construction knowledge

Deadline management

Vendor follow-up

PLM accuracy

Excel/Office proficiency

Organization

Education

College degree in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, Product Development, Apparel Design, or related field

Tools

PLM system

Job description

A & H Sportswear Inc. is seeking an experienced trims specialist to support seasonal development from concept through bulk approval.

You will ensure daily follow-up, clear communication, and timely deadline management across brands and divisions. Collaborating with Design, Product Management, Technical Design, Sourcing, and vendors, you will source options for hardware, zippers, elastic, and other trims, while tracking cost targets, lead times, and compliance requirements.