Raw Materials Assistant at Volcom in Lafayette, Colorado

Job Description:

Title: Raw Materials / Trim Development Assistant

From boutique-brand culture to big-box retail, Liberated Brands thinks differently and has global scale servicing over 60+ countries. With over three decades of experience in brand-building, we are enhancing what a full-service license model can look like. We focus on the fundamentals of designing, producing, distributing, and marketing our brands and products, but always leave room for the x-factors to lead the way. Our expertise spans all sales channels, from direct-to-consumer to specialty wholesale and everything in between, both physical and digital. This Liberated approach creates a unique and powerful balance between brand-culture and sustainable growth. Join us and experience the benefits of being truly Liberated.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Collaboratively working between HQ design of hardware logo accessories & vendors producing hardware to execute these trims used in apparel & soft line accessories
• Enter materials in PLM, including all attribute details for nominated supplier & vendor sourced components
• Add corresponding artwork into PLM system
• Manage AI design files for hardware trims
• Adding prices, MOQ & Nominated supplier details into PLM
• Send files directed by RM Development Mngr to suppliers for development
• Assist in sample tracking to enable visibility of Raw materials development for the EU & OZ teams
• Ensures that PLM naming codes adhere to established RM naming conventions
• Assist in Trim & Textile board creation for view of all development teams
• Sample Management

1. Set up request in PLM
2. Check inwhen sample is received by writing corresponding #’s & dates on physical samples & checking in into PLM
3. Update sample request with approved/resubmit/status in PLM (and create new sample request if needed)
4. Enter vendor pricing, MOQ & lead times in PLM to provide visibility for development teams to access
5. Run reports from the PLM sample tracker weekly or as needed to advise RM Development Mngr if any trim/hardware items have exceeded their quoted ETD’s
6. Update vendor expected ETD for samples into PLM for development teams references

• Some color viewing/matching skills of lab dips in light box done in relation to textile & trim/hardware developed items, on a limited & needed basis, is a plus
• Other duties as assigned related to material issues/matters with vendors, development & product teams.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Product Development college student or recent graduate
• Ability to learn and understand materials & materials development processes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables
• Intermediate Word, Excel, Illustrator
• Ability to learn Database Systems
• Extensive attention to detail related to calendar, quality, innovation and functionality is required
• Must understand and work well within the confines of the creative process and creative people and yet meet assigned deadlines
• Creative problem-solving ability
• Assist with other various projects in the materials and production departments

LIBERATED PERKS:

• Collaborative culture with amazing family vibe
• Discounts on Liberated Merch
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (majority employer paid)
• 401k, including employer contribution
• Snow Team Building Day
• Summer Half Day Fridays
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Program

Liberated Brands is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role in Lafayette, CO is $25- $28. This position is hybrid and, as such, compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skill set, certifications, and specific work location.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, please contact Customer Service to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process: 1 (855) 330-0188 or ADAaccommodations@liberatedbrands.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, please contact Volcom Customer Service to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process: 1 (855) 330-0188 or customerservice@volcom.com.

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Salary:

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