Senior Raw Materials Developer 

lululemon is located at Vancouver, BC. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Senior Raw Materials Developer . We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The employer is offering a full-time position.

Employer Name: lululemon
Position: Senior Raw Materials Developer 
Salary: $129,000 – $169,300 annually
Employment type: Full-time
Location: Vancouver, BC

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Job Description

• The candidate will be responsible for developing and commercializing fabrics that meet technical and quality standards while supporting guest satisfaction and business goals.
• The candidate will be responsible for delivering seasonal innovative performance fabrics on time and at optimal value while supporting technical and sourcing strategies.
• The candidate will be responsible for modeling ongoing self-development to the team and ensuring fabric technical skills are developed and optimized to provide a better understanding of the fabrics used.
• The candidate will be responsible for maintaining current knowledge of vendors and industry developments to deliver fabric technical innovation opportunities that set lululemon apart from its competitors.
• The candidate will be responsible for providing technical expertise to design and garment technical teams on fabric construction, innovation, and vendor capabilities.
• The candidate will be responsible for ensuring understanding and compliance with company and departmental policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must hold a university or college degree in Textile Science.
• Candidates without a formal degree will be considered if they demonstrate substantial industry experience and strong technical expertise in raw materials.
• The candidate must possess 10+ years of textile industry experience with strong working knowledge of industry practices and processes.
• The candidate must demonstrate experience traveling and working with suppliers outside of North America, preferably within Asia.
• The candidate must demonstrate strong knowledge of fabric development techniques, processes, equipment, and timelines.
• The candidate must demonstrate strong technical knowledge gained in a manufacturing environment across all areas of textiles, including fibers, yarn, material construction, finishes, and printing.
• The candidate must demonstrate strong knowledge of industry testing standards and test report analysis.
• The candidate must demonstrate strong knowledge of cross-functional team accountabilities and requirements, including design, sourcing, merchandising, quality assurance, and calendar management.
• The candidate must demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with a dynamic workflow.
• The candidate must acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for their actions and decisions.
• The candidate must possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously seek innovative ways to achieve strong results.
• The candidate must communicate with honesty and kindness while encouraging others to do the same.
• The candidate must lead with courage, recognizing that the possibility of greatness is greater than the fear of failure.
• The candidate must foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• The candidate must demonstrate a positive attitude and balance professionalism with a sense of fun and joy in the workplace.
• The candidate must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Additional information

Work conditions

• The candidate will work in a hybrid work environment.
• The candidate will be required to work onsite a minimum of four days per week to support collaboration and team connectivity.

Benefits

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