Senior Finishing Engineer

GTM MANAGEMENT:

Manage the execution of the GTM Calendar development activities specific to fabric/finish development.

• Have an in depth knowledge of GTM calendar and take a proactive approach to all deadlines
• Coordinate efforts between Design, Mills and Laundries to ensure deadlines are met
• Lead the fabric/finish approval process through proto
• Communicate daily with fellow team members on development issues, recommended actions, and status of resolution
• Ensures LS&CO systems and product Logs are updated to reflect the most current product attribute records
• Manages all finish testing and ensures all approval on time
• Highlight risks (e.g. Red/Yellow/Green issues) ongoing and at key milestones with actions to resolve (i.e. lab tests, wide shade bands)

COSTING: Ensures Fabric/Finish is within cost parameters while meeting Design’s aesthetics requirements.

• Partner with Source Base, PD&S lead & Development Merchandiser to ensure costing targets are achievable
• Builds effective rapport with Mills, Laundries and MO and understands their capabilities along with costs

DEVELOPMENT: Manage the execution of all Fabric/Finish developments, ensuring they fit into the seasonal sourcing strategy, mill strategy and passes LS& Co standards.

• Initiates all new finishes from mill week and submits proper testing to meet standards. Advises team of any risk/opportunities of fabric/finish
• During development – ensure to run AW testing.
• Runs shade band variances during development for high risk items. Escalates issues to Design/PD&S team if there is a wide variance.
• Ensures Branch offices submit cross-sourcing to you for approval to ensure consistency.  Send target to other Branch offices once cross source is identified.
• Partner with PD&S to have a clear understanding of the seasonal objectives/strategies for sourcing, mills and costing
• Advise Design of relative cost impacts (H, M, L) to ensure a smooth briefing & development process (e.g. “Based on what I know about the target, I don’t think you can afford this fabric/finish. Here are some alternatives…”)
• Ensures Finish Grids are updated with accurate information and ensures PD&
• S Merchandisers and MO/Branches are updated
• Builds effective rapport with Mills, Laundries and MO and understands their capabilities, capacity and lead-times
• Is keenly aware of the desired garment aesthetics and how to achieve them
• Leverages expertise from other areas (Production specialists, Regional Tech Sve Mgr,  MO, QA, Finish researcher) to fulfill requirements

BULK PRODUCTION: Manage development of fabric/finish combinations that are reproducible in bulk production environments

• Applies knowledge of Source Base and capabilities during development
• Makes recommendations for alternative sourcing options to ensure desired aesthetic is met
• Partners with Regional Tech Service Manager to ensure clear communication to Prod Techs on appropriate standards, supporting the product attributes from development
• Partner with branch staff on cross sourcing and provides support when needed.
• Partner with quality, exec merch, and production technician to identify causes of quality issues and provides recommendation to solve issues.

Travel Required (%): 10%

Education:

A higher diploma or above in textile-related discipline

Experience:

Qualified candidates will have preferably 8 years of experience in apparel in fabric/finish development.

Language:

English and Local Language

Location:

North of Vietnam, e.g.: Phu Tho / Viet Tri / Cam Khe

Functional Competencies:

• Essential skills of ability to identify risks and problem solve issues in both development and production
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and resolve issues with internal and external team/suppliers
• Must have experience in formulations, wet & dry processes, chemicals and their application in finish formulation to achieve acceptable garment results that meet Brands requirements
• Must have knowledge of finishing SOP requirements in laundry environment
• Must have understanding of formulas and target cost
• Must have ability to transfer developmental formulation to production environment

LOCATION

FULL TIME/PART TIME

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