This newly created development role as Assistant Raw Materials Technologist is ideal for someone looking to be more specialised in raw material development /fabric & colour technical management. 

Based within an established RM Technical department for lingerie and swimwear, you will be degree educated, and able to demonstrate some understanding of technical processes related to raw materials, colour, fabric management & sustainability.

Assistant Materials Technologist – The Role:

• Working alongside the design and purchasing team under guidance from the raw materials technologists, sourcing and developing a range of product types, including warp / weft fabrics, elastics, laces and embroideries and a range of components.
• Contributing to the colour approval process to ensure lab dyes and 1st bulk are approved to meet the business critical path.
• Maintaining and evolving processes for inputting electronic product/colour and care label information within internal platforms, including PLM, Portal and ERP systems.
• Data Management of raw materials and raw material attributes. Interact with designers, technologists & suppliers to facilitate accurate transfer of information.
• Manage the critical path collaboratively with internal & external stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery
• Working in conjunction with the supply chain, assisting in troubleshooting and problem-solving on raw material technical and QC issues.
• Clearly communicating technical issues and solutions with suppliers and manufacturing locations.
• Assist factories to resolve technical issues found upon delivery, whilst keeping supply chain colleagues informed of potential impact to production schedule.
• Liaise with internal departments to manage and improve processes.

Assistant Raw Materials Technologist – The Person:

• Degree educated in Fabric, Textiles or a Garment-related subject.
• Demonstrable good technical understanding of fabric fundamentals.
• Excellent attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Demonstrate a passion to grow technical knowledge within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent team player, happy to ‘get involved’ with the ability to communicate well.
• Confident proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Full UK Right to Work – our client is unable to consider PSW or sponsorship.

We regret that due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our vacancies, if you do not hear from one of our consultants within 5 days, then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role.