Raw Materials Lead

Job Description

Everlane is looking for a materials developer to lead innovative, sustainable sourcing, research, and development for apparel, Men’s and Women’s divisions. This role will include sourcing and development for all apparel categories; Wovens, Knits, Yarns, Denim, and Trims. You will work closely with design, merchandising, product development, and QA, and report directly to our Material Sourcing Manager.

Your day-to-day:

• Partner in setting supplier direction; analyze supplier base and support relationship creation and development with mills
• Research sustainability opportunity for materials to support brand sustainability goals
• Creatively and strategically source and develop new materials to support business needs
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with design, PD, and Merch leads in product development process
• Attend seasonal fabric fairs, organize SF mill weeks
• Manage RM Database and Key Sustainability Metrics
• Manage fabric inquiry & development process with mills for relevant categories, balancing aesthetic, cost, and leadtime
• Facilitate best in class materials quality through close partnership with QA team
• Negotiate bulk fabric costing based on buy quantity and IMU targets
• Analyze seasonal development yardage spend, development and adoption ratios

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• 5-6+ years in materials sourcing, strong technical skills in fabric innovation and development.
• 2+ years management experience, passion for developing and growing team-members
• Experience in denim, sweater yarns, and/or performance/technical materials
• Working knowledge of product development and QA
• Experience with environmentally sustainable sourcing
• Highly creative thinker, strategic problem-solver, detail oriented, proactive, strong analytical skills
• Developed brand-appropriate aesthetic
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work-flows simultaneously
• Strong verbal, written and negotiation skills
• Strong communication, ability to build and support cross-functional partnership

At Everlane, we’re rethinking the way retail works. We have no middlemen taking their cut and no brand markups. Instead, we design our own luxury basics and sell them exclusively at a fraction of the traditional retail price. Since launching in November 2011, Everlane has attracted over 1,300,000 members and has been featured in The New York Times, New York Magazine, The Economist, Elle, and GQ. Please note before submitting an application: as a company, we take hiring very seriously. Interviewing with Everlane may include video and phone interviews, written projects, and/or on-site interviews. Although we are unable to follow-up with each and every applicant, we do our best to run a thorough process for candidates with whom we identify a potential fit. Everlane provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Apply for this job