Ubicación: Taiwan
Estado/Provincia/Localidad: Taipei City
Localidad: Taipei
Departamento: Store Support Centre (SSC)
Tipo de horario: Full-time
Raw Materials Developer
Description & Requirements
Who we are
lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.
About this team
The lululemon Liaison Office (LLO) team is dedicated to ensuring our components are produced of the highest quality, delivered when we need them, and manufactured with partners who share our commitment to elevating the world. Not only do we manage the production of great product at an exceptional quality level, we also build great relationships.
A day in the life
- Develop and commercialise a fabric toolbox that meets the determined technical & quality standards appropriate to deliver the highest level of guest satisfaction and performance attributes while ensuring alignment with the global sourcing strategy
- Ensure that seasonal developments are completed as per the GTM calendar
- Data Maintenance – Smartsheet historical data integrity/updates, support and ensure timely completion of fabric DNA profiles and E-signed Smartsheet tech specs while being nimble on how we develop fabrics
- Provide all necessary information and populate FlexPLM/CBX system
- Be inspired to create solutions for performance athletic fabrics to enhance the guest experience, building solid foundations for the business
- Build relationships and rapport with the mills, understand and leverage their capabilities.
- Provide technical support for the designers and garment technical teams on fabric construction and vendors' technical capability to deliver the required products
- Visit industry trade shows and fairs to gain knowledge and apply to the lululemon’s products range and SSC (Store Support Centre) visit to maintain connectivity
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Textiles, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar production environment
- Effective communication in English and Mandarin, proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet research, reporting, and analysis tools, and experience working with suppliers in Asia are mandatory
- Strong technical knowledge of textiles, including development techniques (i.e. fabric development process and timelines) and manufacturing processes (i.e. covering all areas of textiles from fibres, yarn, material construction, finishes and printing), and understanding of production flow, commercialisation elements, and success factors is required
- Familiarity with industry testing standards/test reports and/or cross-functional team accountabilities and requirements, including design, sourcing, merchandising and quality assurance and calendar are preferred
- You must demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and provide evidence of influence within the cross-functional teams
- Attention to detail, problem-solving capabilities, multi-tasking, and energised to make a difference
Must haves:
- Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
- Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
- Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.
- Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
- Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
- Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously.
At lululemon, we care for and invest in the whole person – body, mind, spirit. Our total rewards program is designed to support you in achieving your goals and focus on the things you love. In addition to competitive base pay and a team-based bonus program, we also offer paid time off, generous employee discounts, fitness/yoga classes, parenthood top up program and personal and professional development programs.
Note: availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
Learn more about what it's like working for lululemon in our Asia-Pacific markets:
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Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. Lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that Lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.
lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us ataccommodations@lululemon.com. In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.