Manager, Raw Material Trims & digitization

About the Role

What You'll Do

• Lead and execute trims sourcing strategies by applying strong technical and functional expertise to support both short-term needs and long-term business priorities, including supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management.
• Develop and manage the global trims supply base, with a focus on supplier segmentation, capability building, performance improvement, and risk mitigation.
• Deliver defined category performance targets by holding vendors accountable to agreed performance standards and driving mitigation or corrective action plans where needed.
• Use market intelligence, supplier insights, and external benchmarking to shape sourcing strategies, identify best practices, and drive innovation within the trims category.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product Development & Commercial , Design, Technical Design, and Digital teams to ensure sourcing strategies are aligned with product, brand, and business requirements.
• Support digital enablement initiatives by collaborating with digital partners to align trims and material digitization efforts with sourcing needs and operational priorities.
• Drive adoption of digital trim and material assets to enable faster speed to market, reduce physical sampling, and improve product-related decision-making.
• Participate in pilots, proofs of concept, and continuous improvement initiatives related to trim digitization, digital workflows, and process optimization.

Who You Are

• 10+ years of professional experience in trims sourcing, apparel production, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management
• Experience working in a global, matrixed environment
• Exposure to digital product creation or material digitization tools (e.g., CLO 3D, Vizoo, or similar platforms) preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred