Material Developer

TITLE: Material Developer

OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.

At Columbia, we’re as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, we’re proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground.  

Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: “It’s perfect. Now make it better.” As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving. 

We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.  

And we believe in you.  

ABOUT THE POSITION 

Department: Materials department in the LO manages material development, sourcing and costing of materials in South Asia region comprising of India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Position Introduction: As a Material Developer, you will execute assigned seasonal new material developments as per calendar timelines, make yardage in correct quality for proto garmenting, establish sustainable spec (visual, performance, commercial) for commercialized materials, by working closely with material researchers in our Home office and vendor partners in the region. 

 HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE 

• Drive Material development and commercialization
• Drive material cost competitiveness and consistency for the region
• Adhere to Calendar Timelines & data upkeep for the materials being commercialized
• Establish and maintain strong relationships: Home Office, LO departments and Vendors
• Support and Drive Regional Projects

 YOU ARE 

• A Team player
• Customer focused
• Meticulous
• Technically knowledgeable in knit and woven fabric manufacture
• Process driven

YOU HAVE 

• Integrity and Trust
• Drive for Result
• Excellent Communication Skills                                                                                 
• Strong Time Management skills

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Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.