Product and Yarn Developer

**Meet REVOLVE:**

*REVOLVE is the next-generation fashion retailer for Millennial and Generation Z consumers. As**a trusted, premium lifestyle brand, and a go-to online source for discovery and inspiration, we**deliver an engaging customer experience from a vast yet curated offering totaling over 45,000**apparel, footwear, accessories and beauty styles. Our dynamic platform connects a deeply**engaged community of millions of consumers, thousands of global fashion influencers, and**more than 500 emerging, established and owned brands. Through 16 years of continued**investment in technology, data analytics, and innovative marketing and merchandising**strategies, we have built a powerful platform and brand that we believe is connecting with the**next generation of consumers and is redefining fashion retail for the 21st century. For more**information please visit www.revolve.com.*

*At REVOLVE the most successful team members have a thirst and the creativity to make this**the top e-commerce brand in the world. With a team of 1,000+ based out of Cerritos, California**we are a dynamic bunch that are motivated by getting the company to the next level. It’s our**goal to hire high-energy, diverse, bright, creative, and flexible individuals who thrive in a fast-**paced work environment.*

*Some of the sweetest perks we offer aren’t in a typical benefit package like hefty discount on**items we carry – as in 50% or more off retail prices, free weekly lunches, and pretty rad**company parties.*

*To take a behind the scenes look at the REVOLVE “corporate” lifestyle check out our Instagram*

*@REVOLVEcareers or #lifeatrevolve.*

**Are you ready to set the standard for Premium apparel?**

**Major Responsibilities:**

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

* Cross functional collaboration daily with PD, Design and buying
* Allocate, source and develop high quality yarn & fabric
* Identify problem areas and provide viable solutions, which includes foreshadowing any potential future issues
* Collaborate closely with Design to ensure quality intent and cost intent are clear
* Lead WIP tracking and factory performance to ensure on-time deliveries
* Lead partnership with factories to ensure cost negotiation, while also maintaining aesthetic and quality requirements
* Be the main point of contact/communicator of changes and alerts cross-functional departments (Buyers, PD, Design, Tech and Purchasing)
* Communicate with mills
* Communicate with factories
* Provide price targets and guidance within the team
* Enter all yarns into PLM and LG’s
* Managing the data entry for knits in PLM
* Build platformed yarns across brands
* Sourcing new core yarns
* Following up on all FIS’s for yarn sourced
* Working with Design cross-functionally, selecting and sourcing yarn for each season.
* Support the development and organization of a comprehensive yarn library for the R&D team.
* Partner with PLM to track, trace and maintain accurate records of all yarns
* Attend fabric shows and mill appointments as needed
* Assist in creation and implementation of product development calendars
* Manage multiple brands or categories to oversee the fabric research and development process to its entirety
* Complete ad-hoc tasks and assignments as directed by management

**Required Competencies:**

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

* Possess strong knowledge of yarn, fabric, trims, quality and developments
* Knowledge of garment construction and finishing
* Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and leadership skills
* Strong analytical and decision making skills
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to ensure deliveries are met
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Proactive, self-motivated, advanced knowledge of how to delegate and still meet deadlines with "get it done" attitude
* Strong attention to detail and mistakes and problem solving skills

**Minimum Qualifications:**

* 2 year college education
* 5 years experience in Product Development within the Knitwear Category
* Basic knowledge of PLM software, excel, outlook, google

**Preferred Qualifications:**

* 4 year college education
* 10 years experience in Product Development within the Knitwear Category
* Extensive knowledge of PLM software, excel, outlook, google
* Extensive knowledge of PD and Production including and how bulk is both landed
* shipped and affects costing across the board
* Understanding of platforming fabrics and how this affects bottom line and T+A
* Must be able to perform efficiently with tight deadlines
* Goal driven

A successful candidate works well in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision.  At REVOLVE we all roll up our sleeves to pitch-in and do whatever it takes to get the job done. Each day is a little different, it’s what keeps us on our toes and excited to come to work every day.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Revolve includes a reasonable estimate of the salary or hourly rate range for this role. This takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience and training, licensure, and certifications.

A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range is $90k to $100k.

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