Raw Materials Associate, Non-Apparel
Core
Manage raw material planning, supplier coordination, and incoming quality for non-apparel production (footwear, leather goods, accessories) to ensure materials are available, compliant, and delivered on time for luxury manufacturing.
Role type
Senior operational associate (raw materials & supply chain)
Builds
Leather, fabrics, and components for footwear and leather goods production
Domain
Luxury fashion supply chain (footwear, leather goods, accessories)
Required skills
Raw material planning, supplier coordination, incoming quality control, inventory management, ERP systems, data accuracy, root cause analysis
Preferred skills
Luxury brand experience, technical documentation knowledge, industrialization hand-off experience
Technologies
ERP systems, Office
Responsibilities
Plan and secure raw material requirements against production calendars; monitor stock coverage and anticipate shortages; coordinate with tanneries and suppliers on deliveries and priorities; verify incoming materials against specifications and manage non-conformities; stage and release materials to cutting and assembly teams; maintain accurate inventory and material movement records.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on operational role