Senior Manager, Materials Innovation and Advanced Technology
Senior Manager, Materials Innovation and Advanced Technology
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Job Description
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- Research drive and lead innovation materials technology and methods of make to influence new and end-use applications across all categories that foster the expansion and launch of SPANX product platforms
- Deep understanding of polymers fiber textile engineering bonding printing and finishing applications
- Brings a network of 3rd party suppliers and vendors to support innovation. Drives partnerships with key innovation suppliers to gain access to the latest concepts in development
- Lead in sourcing new and innovative technologies and raw materials to support long-lead material innovation pipeline and allow for intellectual property and/or exclusivity opportunities
- Establish and maintain a robust IP portfolio and proprietary solution and exclusivity on materials projects in partnership with Legal team
- Collaborate with internal innovation partners raw materials and design to support the development and end-use application across a broad spectrum of innovative materials and applications not limited to textiles
- Support the innovation team in developing raw materials towards an end specification that ensures quality and commercial viability
- Become a key partner that fosters an environment of innovative thinking teamwork collaboration and continuous improvement
- Research latest trends explore and ideate beyond apparel industry to discover new ideas methods and raw materials to drive and challenge the future of SPANX innovation
- Use academic and industry knowledge supplier networks publications and research to benefit the SPANX brand through enhanced performance sustainability and intellectual property
- Interpret a diverse supply chain and innovation network to develop dynamic high-quality concepts that solve consumer issues
- Foster a culture of innovation collaboration and continuous improvement
Qualifications :
We require
- 7 years experience across textiles materials and/ innovation
- Technical knowledge of fibers yarns knit and woven structures dyeing printing and finishing
- Practical experience in testing quality assurance sustainability best practices and certifications.
- Strong contacts with Asia and European yarn suppliers and mills
- Ability to understand mill capabilities and direct development into most appropriate resources
- Excellent project management skills (experience in software such as Smartsheet a plus)
- Computer skills (Excel Word PLM illustrator Photoshop PowerPoint)
- Strong negotiation and mill management skills
- Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to influence your peers and organization
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to build collaborative cross functional relationships through timely execution and attention to detail skills and the ability to plan for and meet deadlines.
- Positive and collaborative demeanor with the ability to be flexible to changing business needs
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally approx. 30%
Additional Information :
Spanx is proud of our continued Progressive People Practices
- Company Healthcare Plan: $0.00 out of pocket (Employee only benefit)
Fertility testing and treatment are included in Spanxs medical plans even without the diagnosis of infertility. - Parental Leave Policy: Primary caregiver receives 16 weeks AND will have the option to work a half-time schedule (20 hours per week) for up to four additional weeks with full-time (40 hours per week) pay.
- Mental Health Days: 10 days
- 401K: Matched up to 4% with immediate vesting.
- PTO & Company Holidays: PLUS two full weeks of companywide closures (one in the Summer; one between Christmas and NYE)
- Flex Friday: Year-round half day Fridays!
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
