Trainee Raw Materials Technologist

Job Description:

Working within an established Raw Materials team for a global group of apparel brands, this is a truly exciting entry level role (Trainee Raw Materials Technologist ) into the department.

You will be degree educated, and must be able to demonstrate some technical understanding and a strong interest in a career focussed in raw materials, colour, fabric management & sustainability.

Trainee Raw Materials Technologist – Responsibilities may include:

• Working alongside the design and purchasing team under guidance from the raw materials technologists, sourcing and developing a range of product types including warp / weft fabrics, elastics, laces and embroideries and a range of components.  
• Contributing to the colour approval process to ensure labdyes and 1st bulk are approved to meet the business critical path.
• Maintaining and evolving processes for inputting electronic product/colour and care label information within internal platforms including PLM, Portal and ERP systems.
• Data Management of raw materials and raw material attributes. Interact with designers, technologists & suppliers to facilitate accurate transfer of information.
• Manage the critical path collaboratively with internal & external stakeholders to ensure on time delivery
• Working in conjunction with the supply chain, assisting in trouble-shooting and problem-solving on raw material technical and QC issues.
• Clearly communicating technical issues and solutions with suppliers and manufacturing locations.
• Assist factories to resolve technical issues found upon delivery, whilst keeping supply chain colleagues informed of potential impact to production schedule.
• Liaise with internal departments to manage and improve processes.

Trainee Raw Materials Technologist – Skills & Experience

• Degree educated in Fabric, Textiles or Garment related subject.
• Able to demonstrate a good technical understanding of fabric fundamentals.
• Excellent attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Demonstrate a passion to grow technical knowledge within a fast-paced environment. 
• Excellent team player, happy to ‘get involved’ with the ability to communicate well.    
• Confident proficiency in MS office.
• Full UK Right to Work, we are unable to consider PSW or sponsorship.