Under Armour is hiring a Materials Development Manager, Apparel to drive Material Innovation within the Woven materials category. This is a technical development position, that not only requires technical expertise, but the ability to work with and interpret a diverse supply-chain and internal customer network to develop the best and most fitting textiles for a growing “Tech Company.”
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Collaborate with Design and Merchandising teams to manage and determine textile needs for upcoming seasons for woven apparel.
Work with Materials Sourcing to determine cost implications of new textile development globally.
Partner with global ingredient suppliers to aid in textile development.
Communicate/visit/collaborate with our vast network of global partner mills, ingredient suppliers, and trade-shows to develop new concepts and mine their libraries for on-trend (or future trend) textiles.
Create strong partnerships and collaborate with the internal Materials Team
Partner with our International Materials Team (based in Hong Kong and Panama) for both technical development and completion of textile specifications for all materials Under Armour engineers from across the globe.
Develop textiles to an end-specification to ensure quality assurance and commercial viability of a textile – including color implications.
Collaborate with internal Innovation partners to support long-lead, high profile projects (not just limited to textiles).
Proven ability to work on in-season textile development while focusing on long-lead highly engineered development for textile innovation in the near-term and long-term.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Energetic self-starter; very comfortable working both independently and within a team.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
Managing People (if applicable) - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self-available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Extensive knowledge and proven experience working in technical textile development and the following principles:
Dyeing and Finishing
Value-added chemistries (performance enhancement)
All textile constructions (knitting, weaving, etc.)
All yarn-types and substrates (poly, nylon, cotton, elastane, etc.)
Polymer and Color Chemistry
Mechanical modification of a textile for performance
End-use, product specific materials engineering
Team building
Strong communication skills; being able to communicate with both global internal/external customers and suppliers
Ability to work independently without rigidity and constant oversight.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in textiles
Minimum 7 years’ experience in the principles listed above
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