1.Product Development / Sampling

• Independently developing assigned styles / collections in cooperation with Design / PLM / Team Head Development / Sourcing BU Manager / other PGS functions and Garment Suppliers.
• Ensure on time sample delivery, good sample quality / execution / fitting.

2.Communication/Approvals

• Drive proactive cross functional communication with internal and external teams to ensure a smooth product development process.

• Provide inputs / comments / suggestions which help to achieve a higher product value.
• Ensure on-time product finalization and approval (including artwork approvals) prior to bulk order placement.

3.System Update

• Responsible to prepare, maintain and follow up all necessary documents (Style specifications, size tables, fabric and trim selection, fitting and sealing comments).
• Ensure on time data administration in Puma’s Product Range Management system and related IT systems.

4.Pricing

• Responsible for cost review and negotiations with Garment Suppliers to achieve best possible FOB /margins.
• Activate cost benchmarking activities especially for high volume styles to achieve FOB competitiveness.

• University degree or similar education with the focus on textile/garment technology
• A minimum of 3 years work experience in a textile/garment and good knowledge in Apparel
• Excellent verbal and written English communication language skills
• Able to work independently and effectively under pressure
• Adaptable to a dynamic environment
• Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently with a proactive mind set
• PC literate (Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes and Internet)
• Team player with strong communication, analytical and organizational skills

• Research material trends and present market relevant trim concepts to Design and Product development teams at material design stage to ensuring cohesive material stories, across BU’s.
• Manage the selection of the most appropriate trims and suppliers (Location / Lead-time / Quality / Performance and Price). 
• Manage time line execution on trim developments. Strategic new trim development needed business case to support. 
• Maintain trim library for new collections, seasonal & approved trim standard.
• To approve BASE Test reports for each trim and issue Material trim reference code for base trim (construction) / versions (Sizes / Finish).
• Resolve / filter borderline performing trims prior to uploading into the material “Buy Ready” system
• Validate Trim RSL compliance (with effective dates).
• Update and verify FULL trim specification in Material Repository (which is input by suppliers).
• Color Lab Dips Approvals for Non-Vertical Trims
• Sense check ALL CARRY OVER trims for their continued physical and colour fastness performance and RSL compliance (with effective dates) – as these may have been “Conditionally Approved” during the previous season.
• Manage trim developments which fall into the “Exceptions” category i.e., those requiring a longer time to develop / late or additional requests – outside of the development calendar key dates. 
• Execute dual / multiple sourcing across regions of core trims
• Coordinate and liaise with all branch offices and support local for local business programs
• Undertake assignments / projects at the discretion of Teamhead
• Data accuracy and quality trims assurance.
• Support Trims consolidation in order to reduce the development lead time ie BU level and supplier level
• Ensure each development and sample process can meet development & bulk production key dates – on time developments.
• Cost savings through trims supplier consolidation 
• Lead time improvement through partnership and process improvement
   

• Education:  High diploma or above in Textile / fashion or related disciple.
• Specialized knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of Trims in category such as Heat transfers, Labels, Zippers, Elastic, drawcord, snap..…etc                   
• Skills: Strong communication skills in English (spoken and written) 
• Good computer skill           
• Abilities:  Excellent team player
• Other characteristics such as personal characteristics:   Good contacts with supplies in HK, China, Vietnam Taiwan, Indonesia, Japan, and others
• Experience: Possesses 8 - 10 years of relevant experience in sizable company  
• Experience in Trims Product Development Knowledge is highly preferred

• Develop assigned fabrics in cooperation with Material manager and Respective BU.
• Costing initiatives. Align with global material costing direction and push for better calculation for RCC.
• Eyes on quality. Understand Puma standard and work closely with Technical Team for consistent quality output.
• Process improvements ie shorter lead time initiative.
• Provide calendar support, monitor deadline. Monitor vendor performance. 

• Bachelor of dyeing or textile.
• 5 years working experience in fabric or textile related, trim experience will be a plus. Understand development process.
• Knowledge of fabric, colors and testing standards GB/ISO/AATCC.
• Learning attitude, self-motivated individual.
• Communication skills, ability to connect with different stake holder internal and external.
• Good command of English reading, writing and speaking.

• Manage sealing and size set approval for fit, measurement and workmanship within the development and OPD calendar time frame.
• Manage Final Measurement chart approval before bulk production.
• Review “development at source” Technical Packs for accuracy & completeness prior to their distribution
• Provide feedback on Technical pack accuracy / completeness & enhancements to product developers
• Prepare sample evaluation data on a seasonal basis
• Provide technical support to Product development teams during the on-site meetings with factories
• Create FE resizing mc for assigned ranges
• Travel periodically to FE factories to review their progress on sampling performance
• Carry out assignments at the discretion of the Technical Manager.

• Graduate in Textiles/Clothing or Technical Institute is preferable
• 3 – 8 years relevant experience major in Active wear or Performance Sportswear, focusing on Knit items and all types of jackets (seam-seal, laminated, down, padded)
• Paper pattern background is a must and knowledge on CAD is an advantage
• Good communication skill in English and Putonghua, both to customer and factory local people
• Hand-on computer knowledge
• Willing to travel
• Computer skill – MS office and Lotus Notes
• Good communication skills in English are required

• Independently developing assigned styles / collections in cooperation with Design / PLM / Team Head Development / Sourcing BU Manager / other PGS functions and Garment Suppliers.
• Ensure on time sample delivery, good sample quality / execution / fitting.
• Drive proactive cross functional communication with internal and external teams to ensure a smooth product development process.
• Provide inputs / comments / suggestions which help to achieve a higher product value.
• Ensure on-time product finalization and approval (including artwork approvals) prior to bulk order placement.
• Responsible to prepare, maintain and follow up all necessary documents (Style specifications, size tables, fabric and trim selection, fitting and sealing comments).
• Ensure on time data administration in Puma’s Product Range Management system and related IT systems.
• Responsible for cost review and negotiations with Garment Suppliers to achieve best possible FOB /margins.
• Activate cost benchmarking activities especially for high volume styles to achieve FOB competitiveness.

• University degree or similar education with the focus on textile/garment technology
• A minimum of 3 years work experience in a textile/garment and good knowledge in Apparel
• Excellent verbal and written English communication language skills
• Able to work independently and effectively under pressure
• Adaptable to a dynamic environment
• Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently with a proactive mind set
• PC literate (Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes and Internet)
• Team player with strong communication, analytical and organizational skills

• Independently developing assigned styles / collections in cooperation with Design / PLM / Team Head Development / Sourcing BU Manager / other PGS functions and Garment Suppliers.
• Ensure on time sample delivery, good sample quality / execution / fitting.
• Drive proactive cross functional communication with internal and external teams to ensure a smooth product development process.
• Provide inputs / comments / suggestions which help to achieve a higher product value.
• Ensure on-time product finalization and approval (including artwork approvals) prior to bulk order placement.
• Responsible to prepare, maintain and follow up all necessary documents (Style specifications, size tables, fabric and trim selection, fitting and sealing comments).
• Ensure on time data administration in Puma’s Product Range Management system and related IT systems.
• Responsible for cost review and negotiations with Garment Suppliers to achieve best possible FOB /margins.
• Activate cost benchmarking activities especially for high volume styles to achieve FOB competitiveness.

• University degree or similar education with the focus on textile/garment technology
• A minimum of 3 years work experience in a textile/garment and good knowledge in Apparel
• Excellent verbal and written English communication language skills
• Able to work independently and effectively under pressure
• Adaptable to a dynamic environment
• Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently with a proactive mind set
• PC literate (Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes and Internet)
• Team player with strong communication, analytical and organizational skills