Matcher Leather Parts Job Description Sample

Position Summary:

This position will provide single point global responsibility for Leather Division launch systems and processes, including all processes currently in place and those planned for future deployment. The individual will be the primary representative for the global launch team as we maintain and continuously improve the leather LPMP within the Lear-common Profile system. The individual will be responsible to maintain launch databases, standard work documents, and regional launch training, as well as assessing and managing global staffing requirements to support all mentioned activities. The individual will continuously assess region-specific tools for global deployment with the goal of establishing and maintaining global common best practices for all leather launch systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Project & Launch Management Project Support

• Maintenance and improvement of leather program management and launch systems. This role represents the launch team requirements and also serves as one of the stakeholders for how the system will be laid out, operated, maintained, and improved.

• This role assumes leadership of global training of the system and making sure all training documents are developed and maintained.

• Ensure timely project initiation and program kickoff

• Ensure all new program awards are documented by the sales team, then assigned to a manufacturing region and given to the launch team to execute.

• Profile system continuity

• Owner of the leather LPMP process and primary interface to Lear Profile team.

• Responsible for update and system improvements.

• Global training for Launch and program team new hires or when a process changes.

• Map tooling order process to Profile.

• Global Profile Super User

• Global process owner of the leather LPMP in the Lear Profile system.

• Corporate subject matter expert of the Profile system.

• Regional Super Users are dotted-line responsibility.

• Responsible for integration of APQP phases and gates and deliverables into the Profile system.

• Responsible for management of master data base.

• Responsible for management of master templates.

• Responsible for management of global training program.

• TS Audit support

• Support program teams and plants for quality audits. Ensure proper processes are being complete and the required documents are being completed and properly stored.

• Management of launch reporting

• Coordinates and prepares regional monthly reports.

• Leads, coordinates, and prepares R4G reporting.

• Creates custom reports as required.

• Coordinates and prepares NA monthly launch review.

• Develop a global process to support an upfront and early focus on launch readiness.

• Key interface between LDO ops and commercial teams

• Participates in all NA APQP meetings to provide first line escalation

• Monitors and provides guidance/remedial training for all processes shared between operations and program management in all regions.

• Manages global Change Request/Change Notice engineering change process.

• Ensures closure of gates and completion of MGR reports for all programs, all regions.

• Support launch teams with Launch Readiness Reviews as required.

• Coordinates quarterly Lunch and Learn training sessions.

• Primary interface between product development and launch

• Works directly with PD regional leadership to address launch concerns and process issues (red folder/green folder).

• Maintain a finished hide transfer process workflow in Profile.

Title: Coordinator, Product Development, Women's Leather Goods

Coach was founded in 1941 as a family-run workshop, and today is a leading New York design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle collections. We attribute the prominence of the Coach brand to the unique combination of our original American attitude and design, our heritage of fine leather goods and custom fabrics, our superior product quality, and our commitment to the customer experience.

At Coach, we bring together strong, collaborative people in a culture of mutual respect, support, accountability, and passion for the brand and product. Our goal is to offer an inspirational and modern workplace that allows for exceptional talent to thrive.

Primary Purpose: Supports the development process encompassing sample management activities: achieving design aesthetic, quality standards, margin goals, and timelines.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Product Development to...

• Acts as a knowledge sharing hub/conduit for information and supports Manager in communication of development with cross-functional partners (Product Development, Design, Merchandising, Materials, Production, Sample Room, and overseas' teams).

• Partners with Materials Management teams to procure sampling materials for all development milestones.

• Creates and sends development packages to overseas partners and sample facilities.

• Creates and maintains material and hardware matrices.

• Reviews prototype samples with a focus on product execution, consistency of details and an understanding of Design's aesthetic intent for product approval.

• Supports approvals and resolution of pending materials to meet matrix validation deadlines.

• Supports the initiation and management of Production Revision Notices with Production team.

• Reviews and validates cost sheets from development to production.

• Travel as needed.

The accomplished individual will possess...

• 3 years' experience in product development

• Bachelor's Degree

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Strong sense of teamwork and ability to multitask

• Strong analytical and decision making skills

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)

An outstanding professional will have...

• Ability to interact with others and resolveissues within various levels of the organization

• Must be able to perform efficiently in a high pressure, fast paced environment

Coach is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant's or employee's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. Visit Coach atwww.coach.com. #LI-MH1

Req ID: 38883

Job Segment: Merchandising, Supply, Supply Chain, Retail, Operations

At Wilsons Leather, our Assistant Managers directly help to drive our business success. They work directly with our Store Managers to promote operational effectiveness and ensure that customers are always our first priority.
They take pride in delivering superior customer service and inspire associates to excel by being an exceptional role model. Our Assistant Managers understand that the way the store looks is essential to drawing customers into our stores. They ensure that the store is clean, well-organized, and meets our visual merchandising standards.
We have an immediate opening for an Assistant Manager at our Carolina Premium Outlet (Smithfield, NC) location.
Responsibilities:SALESMeet personal sales goals and motivate others to drive store sales performance.SERVICEProvide exemplary customer service and ensure that others follow suit. Maximize profitability through excellent customer service. Promote a positive customer experience by keeping all customer areas clean and present merchandise according to company merchandising standards.
LEADERSHIPProvide direction to associates to ensure floor coverage and completion of daily tasks.TRAININGAssist in the development of a sales-focused store sales staff. Ensure that new associates are thoroughly trained and oriented to company standards. Monitor associate success and coach associates to help them achieve company expectations.
Contribute to a positive team environment in the store. Recognize associate successes and help boost store morale.
Job Qualifications:Two + years of successful specialty retail experience in leadership role required, fashion retail preferred. Post-Secondary education encouraged, retail management degree a plus.Excellent interpersonal communication skills, promoting effective sales and customer relations.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment.Demonstrated leadership skills and qualities.
Other Information:AM Retail GroupBeing successful at AM Retail Group means putting the best ideas to work, taking action and following through. You will be challenged by smart, committed co-workers and pushed to be your best. This is a place where your individual talents and creativity make a difference.We are a dynamic company that provides competitive salary and excellent benefits including medical, dental, 401k, life, disability and more!Equal Opportunity Employerwww.amretailgroup.comAM Retail Groups family of retail stores includes: Wilsons Leather, GH Bass & Co, Calvin Klein Performance Shops, DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris
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Coach is a leading design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle collections, with a long-standing reputation built on quality craftsmanship. Defined by a free-spirited, all-American attitude, the brand approaches design with a modern vision, reimagining luxury for today with an authenticity and innovation that is uniquely Coach. All over the world, the Coach name is synonymous with effortless New York style.

A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive.

An individual contributor responsible for the product development process for RTW Leather from initial design concept to commercialization. Responsible for the production of leather samples and bulk. Critical partner to cross functional partners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Development:

• Understanding the fundamentals of RTW leather (leather characteristics, end use)

• Assist in the sourcing of Leather for RTW

• Assist in running leather meetings with cross functional partners

• Day to day point person for cross functional partners

• Board creation and upkeep

• Package opening and maintaining leather storage areas

• Ownership of color Dip approval process

• Ownership of Article master distribution and archive

Quality Assurance:

• Create Test requests for leather, follow up and review results

• Communicate findings with tanneries

• Follow up on bulk testing with tanneries

• Create waivers for leather

• Work with PD on compatibility as well as send for testing

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years experience in product development / Fashion industry

Must haves:

• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and communicate cross-functionally with all levels of the organization

• Attention to detail

• Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency

• Strong, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills for building working relationships within teams

• Strong time management and organizational skills to establish priorities and meet specific timelines.

• Ability to proactively trouble shoot and problem solve.

• Advanced computer skills

Coach is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant's or employee's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. Visit Coach at www.coach.com.

Req ID: 36911

Job Segment: Supply Chain Manager, Supply, Supply Chain, Operations

About UsTory Burch is an American lifestyle brand that embodies the personal style and sensibility of its Chairman, CEO and Designer, Tory Burch. The collection, known for color, print and eclectic details, includes ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, accessories, home and beauty. Art, music, travel, interiors and the designer's own stylish parents are inspirations for the collection. Our company launched in February 2004 with a single boutique on what was then a remote street in downtown Manhattan. Today, we are a global brand with a presence in more than 50 countries, but in many ways we are only just beginning. There is so much we want to do! Brand integrity, global inspiration and beautiful products are integral to who we are as a company and what we have accomplished to date. Our incredible team is an equally important part of the equation. We believe that each of our employees play a vital role in our continuing efforts to grow and evolve. Overview

As the Associate Buyer for Tory Burch Retail Outlet North America, you will support and execute on the buying process for the Handbags and Small Leather Goods categories. This role will work hand in hand with the Merchandise Manager to successfully develop and drive seasonal business strategies.

Responsibilities

Leadership

• Model behavior that reflects the company values

• Partners with others regarding decisions on assortments, business, etc, to gain support and consensus

• Address challenges on a professional level

• Approaches work with a positive & go-getter attitude

Product & Assortment Planning

• Build Made-For-Outlet Handbag and Small Leather Goods assortments; provide prepared ideas on editing process based off hindsights

• Maintain the buy plans & line sheets to ensure accuracy, act as the point person for the rest of the team

• Partner with planning on the determination of receipt plans, margin and IMU goals, and flow strategies to drive assortment execution

• Review with planning the analysis of business by style, delivery and category to understand prior performance and develop future goals

• Run weekly sales reports and analyze product performance highlighting key takeaways and learnings

• Gain a strong understanding of the Tory Burch customer: visit stores monthly, review new deliveries, and communicate learnings back to team.

• Maintain working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, SAP, Microstrategy ,EPICOR, IPT & PDM

• Drive, execute and initiate on in season strategies (markdowns, promotions, etc)

• Markdown management via pricing decision & systemic execution

• Project receipts and maintain purchase order log, communicating out delivery dates and on-order tracking

• Participate in hindsighting and line plan development.

• Respond to store requests and inquiries.

• Participate in visual process for stores.

• Review historical performance at the category and key item level.

• Competitive knowledge: competitive shop, read relevant publications to keep on top of trends.

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Build cross-functional team relationships (Planning, Merchandising, Production, Visual, Stores); adopt a collaborative style.

• Partner with Planning and Allocation on the following processes: assortment planning, OTB, in season strategies and allocations to maximize inventory performance

• Work cross functionally with Stores, Marketing, Web, Visual and Operations, to ensure they have the tools to understand and support the assortment strategy.

Strategic Thinking and Financial Acumen

• Proficient in retail math

• Participate in open to buy forecasting process with receipt log and business shifts

• Manage purchase order process. Maintain accurate ship/cancel dates and on order spreadsheets. Partner with team to discuss any issues.

• Analyze the business weekly, recapping divisions' business to cross-functional team and reporting out on key trends

• Knowledge of the competition and retail market

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree (business or fashion related discipline a plus)
• 3-5 years of retail buying experience in a luxury or service driven environment

At Wilsons Leather, our Assistant Managers directly help to drive our business success. They work directly with our Store Managers to promote operational effectiveness and ensure that customers are always our first priority.
They take pride in delivering superior customer service and inspire associates to excel by being an exceptional role model. Our Assistant Managers understand that the way the store looks is essential to drawing customers into our stores. They ensure that the store is clean, well-organized, and meets our visual merchandising standards.
We have an immediate opening for an Assistant Manager at our Outlets at Castle Rock (Castle Rock, CO) location.
Responsibilities:SALESMeet personal sales goals and motivate others to drive store sales performance.SERVICEProvide exemplary customer service and ensure that others follow suit. Maximize profitability through excellent customer service. Promote a positive customer experience by keeping all customer areas clean and present merchandise according to company merchandising standards.
LEADERSHIPProvide direction to associates to ensure floor coverage and completion of daily tasks.TRAININGAssist in the development of a sales-focused store sales staff. Ensure that new associates are thoroughly trained and oriented to company standards. Monitor associate success and coach associates to help them achieve company expectations.
Contribute to a positive team environment in the store. Recognize associate successes and help boost store morale.
Job Qualifications:Two + years of successful specialty retail experience in leadership role required, fashion retail preferred. Post-Secondary education encouraged, retail management degree a plus.Excellent interpersonal communication skills, promoting effective sales and customer relations.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment.Demonstrated leadership skills and qualities.
Other Information:AM Retail GroupBeing successful at AM Retail Group means putting the best ideas to work, taking action and following through. You will be challenged by smart, committed co-workers and pushed to be your best. This is a place where your individual talents and creativity make a difference.We are a dynamic company that provides competitive salary and excellent benefits including medical, dental, 401k, life, disability and more!Equal Opportunity Employerwww.amretailgroup.comAM Retail Groups family of retail stores includes: Wilsons Leather, GH Bass & Co, DKNY, Calvin Klein Performance Shops, Karl Lagerfeld Paris
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At Wilsons Leather, our Assistant Managers directly help to drive our business success. They work directly with our Store Managers to promote operational effectiveness and ensure that customers are always our first priority.
They take pride in delivering superior customer service and inspire associates to excel by being an exceptional role model. Our Assistant Managers understand that the way the store looks is essential to drawing customers into our stores. They ensure that the store is clean, well-organized, and meets our visual merchandising standards.
We have an opening for an Assistant Manager at our Tanger Outlet - Savannah (Pooler, GA) location.
Responsibilities:SALESMeet personal sales goals and motivate others to drive store sales performance.SERVICEProvide exemplary customer service and ensure that others follow suit. Maximize profitability through excellent customer service. Promote a positive customer experience by keeping all customer areas clean and present merchandise according to company merchandising standards.
LEADERSHIPProvide direction to associates to ensure floor coverage and completion of daily tasks.TRAININGAssist in the development of a sales-focused store sales staff. Ensure that new associates are thoroughly trained and oriented to company standards. Monitor associate success and coach associates to help them achieve company expectations.
Contribute to a positive team environment in the store. Recognize associate successes and help boost store morale.
Job Qualifications:Two + years of successful specialty retail experience in leadership role required, fashion retail preferred. Post-Secondary education encouraged, retail management degree a plus.Excellent interpersonal communication skills, promoting effective sales and customer relations.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment.Demonstrated leadership skills and qualities.
Other Information:AM Retail GroupBeing successful at AM Retail Group means putting the best ideas to work, taking action and following through. You will be challenged by smart, committed co-workers and pushed to be your best. This is a place where your individual talents and creativity make a difference.We are a dynamic company that provides competitive salary and excellent benefits including medical, dental, 401k, life, disability and more!Equal Opportunity Employerwww.amretailgroup.comAM Retail Groups family of retail stores includes: Wilsons Leather, GH Bass & Co, DKNY, Calvin Klein Performance Shops, Karl Lagerfeld Paris
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