Sr. Manager, Materials - UGG Apparel & Accessories
Core
Leads end-to-end creation and optimization of raw materials (knits, wovens, trim) for UGG apparel and accessories from concept to final confirmation.
Role type
Senior Manager, Material Development
Builds
Seasonal and franchise material strategies for core, premium, and pinnacle product segments
Domain
Apparel & Accessories / Textile Engineering
Required skills
raw materials expertise, seasonal strategy development, sourcing strategy management, team mentorship, technical feasibility evaluation, process improvement, vendor partnership building, data management (FlexPLM), risk mitigation
Preferred skills
knowledge of yarns, materials, finishings, fabric and trim technologies, factory and trade show travel
Technologies
FlexPLM, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite
Responsibilities
Lead full material development process from concept to confirmation; Build and execute seasonal material strategies; Analyze and optimize sourcing strategy with Asia Sourcing team; Manage and mentor material developers; Collaborate with product design and global partners; Oversee material data in FlexPLM; Evaluate technical feasibility and risk; Build vendor partnerships for innovation; Identify process improvements; Travel to factories and trade shows
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities