Job Responsibilities:

• Support the new material concepts and samples based on direction from design and merchandising for new season start trim presentation
• Support all trim requests, coordinate and arrange the proto for salesman sample, trim approval and testing report
• Contact daily with Europe trim team, trim suppliers for all trim research and follow up
• Find and develop the right materials according to calendar timeline, target prices, sourcing policy, quality standards and material end use
• Meet calendar deadlines to ensure that material developments and production are delivered on time
• Risk assessment and precaution to ensure materials meet the brand specification and testing requirement
• Maintain a physical and electronic record of material developments and testing data per season so that information is readily available when materials goes into production
• Ensure all new developments are commercially available for prototype garment making prior to sales sample production
• Understand apparel calendar and integrate key fabric deadlines to meet trim buy cycles
• Follow up and maintain good working relationships with product line team, designers, trims suppliers, quality assurance, and other related counterparts in order to ensure performance
• Actively research trim industry trade journals, seminars, and trade shows to be informed of emerging technologies, fibers, yarns, materials and methods
• Contribute to material "buy ready" by achieving all milestones on time

Job Requirements:

• Tertiary education in Merchandising or related field
• At least 5 years’ experience on relevant industry
• Good command of written and spoken English, Cantonese and Mandarin
• Literate in Microsoft office programs
• Knowledge of PLM system is an advantage
• Occasional travel is required

Interested parties please send your full resume, current package, salary expectation and date of availability to us by clicking “Apply Now”.

(Applicants not contacted within six weeks should consider their application unsuccessful. Personal data provided by applicants will be treated confidence and used solely for recruitment purpose only.)