Developer, Materials Sourcing
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Material Development & Commercialization Execution: Support the seasonal development of textiles from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment with brand direction and product timelines.
- Material Testing & Compliance: Coordinate testing and validation processes to ensure materials meet internal standards and regulatory requirements.
- Cross-Functional Liaison: Collaborate closely with brand material teams, product creation, and sourcing to ensure timely communication and alignment on material requirements and development progress.
- Supplier Coordination and Management: Work with global mills and vendors to manage development requests, track sample submissions, and ensure materials meet quality and performance expectations.
- Trend & Innovation Scouting: Stay ahead of industry trends, technologies, and innovations to bring forward-thinking material solutions to the brand.
- Sustainability Support: Assist in integrating sustainable materials and practices into the development process in line with corporate sustainability goals.
- Documentation & Systems Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in PLM systems, including material specifications, testing results, and development status.
- Textile Knowledge: Solid understanding of fabric construction, finishing, and performance characteristics.
- Project Coordination: Ability to manage multiple development timelines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate across teams and with external partners.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in managing material data, specifications, and testing documentation.
- Digital Tools Proficiency: Experience with PLM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Illustrator; familiarity with digital material libraries is a plus.
- Sustainability Awareness: Basic understanding of sustainable materials and certifications (e.g., GRS, Oeko-Tex) is preferred.
- Global Supplier Management: Experience working with mills and vendors across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
- Being a part of a purpose-led movement that enables us to have a positive impact on communities around the world, giving greater meaning to the work we do.
- Working with a team of diverse and sharp minds that operate with an inclusive and global mindset—our differences make us stronger together.
- Providing a best-in-class work environment, well-being policies, and workplace flexibility that support you in showing up fully—emotionally, physically, and socially.