上海招聘

职位描述：
工作职责:
RESEARCH & DEVELOPER

Reports to:

Senior Merchandiser

Other stakeholders:

Internal: Merchandising team/Product Developer (PD)/Product Office Developer (POD)/Material team/Innovation team

External: Suppliers

 

Accountability

The R&D is accountable to:

Apply understanding of H&M trends, customers and concepts to identify the right suppliers’ capabilities and skills

Coordinate PD/POD to identify and develop new material (including fabrics, yarn, components)/treatment/trims

Drive the developments to ensure best options, qualities, prices and lead time

 

Main Responsibilities

TRENDS & FASHION

Apply understanding of H&M trends, customers and concepts to identify the right suppliers’ capabilities and skills

Based on the above, interpret trends in new materials & products with suitable suppliers

Keep every stage in the development process as efficient as possible

Follow market trends

 

DEVELOP MATERIAL & SUPPORT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Identify & develop new material (including fabrics, yarn, components)/treatment/trims

Drive the developments to ensure best options, qualities, prices and lead time

In the pre-order stage, support the Quotation Merchandiser with value driver appropriate options on fabrics and qualities specific to products

Work with suppliers to secure material quality based on H&M’s requirements

Secure material copyright

Interpret concept into material. Work with suppliers/mills to develop their capabilities on new qualities and / or improve the performance of complex qualities

For materials, update the information and price in Castor

Conduct all relevant tests on sample yardage & garment suppliers which are classified as potential orders for new qualities

 

COMMUNICATION AND COOPERATION

Work closely with the Material team and Innovation team regarding new material, the season’s materials, etc.

With PD, support the Production team with regard to trends and new developments

Collaborate on common goals as relevant with the Material team/Buyer, Product Developer, Merchandising team, Sustainability and Quality teams

 

COOPERATION WITH SUPPLIERS

Regularly communicate to identify supplier strengths, and give and receive feedback to improve performance

With PD, update suppliers on trends and concepts
任职资格:
Education and Experience requirements

Graduation in textiles or specific material specialization and supplementary course in fashion is preferred

Preferably experience working in material / textiles development

Travel is required

 

Knowledge and Skills requirements

Knowledge and experience for at least 4 to 5 years in material/textiles development preferred

Today H&M has more than 80,000 employees all working with the same philosophy: to offer fashion and quality at the best price, where sustainability is a crucial part of our business and partnerships. We have expanded substantially in recent years and we now have more than 2,300 stores spread over 38 markets. Our globalization and the big opportunities that are developing within the company have made H&M an attractive company to work for, giving you great opportunities for growth and development.

Read more about H&M on our official website.