Raw Materials Manager - Asia

Title: Raw Materials Analyst - AsiaDepartment: QualityReports to: Manager, Global Raw MaterialsLocation: Seoul, South Korea, AsiaJob Classification: HybridJob Band: ProfessionalJob SummaryThe Raw Materials Analyst ensures that all contributing parties are meeting standards and quality expectations as set forth by the Company. This position requires coordination, attention to detail and understanding of all aspects of raw materials, including color, trim and fabric, while providing guidance to all parties involved.Inspired by Hard WorkAt Carhartt, the values of hard work—dependability, honesty, and trust—are rooted in the legacy of our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. His commitment to serving hardworking people continues to inspire everything we do. Guided by his legacy and our mission—We serve and protect all hardworking people by building durable products—we remain dedicated to upholding these principles in every decision we make and every product we create.Representative Responsibilities Collaborate and coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure raw materials compliance. Deliver collaboration with Procurement on raw material non-conformance issues and resolution. Manage cross functional partnership with Sourcing to ensure compliance and education with new programs and suppliers.Analyze and review raw material data and communicate with all suppliers (CMT, Full Package and Internal) to review any failures, defects and non-conformance issues.Manage cross functional partnership with Merchandising and Product Development for non-conformances.Advise the Quality team on all raw material related issues to ensure issues are reported accurately and timely. Work with product development on new high-risk raw materials to review specs and test data to ensure issues are addressed and resolved.Attend seasonal hand-off meetings and follow all post-handoff processes for storage, logging, testing and review of new raw materials.Assist in the Supply Chain procedure review process by providing knowledge as it relates to raw materials. Participate in reviewing current processes, including Sealed Sample, Wash Standard, Shade Band and other procedures, to ensure compliance.Partner with Product Development for the creation of the wash standard. Maintain wash standard storage and logs.Manage the Shade Band process for creation, logging, storage, and renewals Participate in budget planning and tracking, as needed.Share needed tools with Quality auditors and factories to ensure requirements are met.Reviewing auditor/factory finished goods concerns and communicating to the business and partners when requirements are not met.Partner with Quality Issue Resolution Manager to resolve customer and consumer complaints, as they relate to quality issues.Operate testing equipment as needed, to include but not limited to:SpectrophotometerLight Box MicroscopeTape MeasureWeight Punch Pick Glass Gray ScaleOther responsibilities, as assignedRequired EducationBachelor’s degree is preferred, preferably in Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management or an apparel textile related discipline. Required Skills & ExperienceA minimum of 2 years’ experience in Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management or an apparel textile related discipline.Experience in leadership or supervisory role is preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills. Strong organization skills with ability to prioritize workload. Excellent attention to detail. Good analytical skills. Solid computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, word processing and office 365.Physical Requirements And Working ConditionsStrength: Sedentary – Frequently; Light – OccasionallyTravel: MediumMovement: FeelingVision: Near Acuity; Color VisionEquipment Used: Office EquipmentThis position has a Hybrid location: Associate will work on-site regularly as needed for work activities.Carhartt is a tobacco free workplace.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.All associates are required to understand and act in accordance with the Carhartt Core Values. Carhartt reserves the right to change, modify, suspend, interpret or cancel in whole or in any part, the job duties outlined above at any time and without advance notice to the employee.