Associate Materials Manager

Kohl's - Menomonee Falls, WI

Full-time

Menomonee Falls, WI

General Merchandise Retailers

About the position

As an Associate Materials Manager at Kohl's, you will be responsible for executing global materials sourcing strategies for the company's Private and Exclusive brands. This role focuses on delivering optimal supply chain value, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, speed, and on-time delivery through technical proficiency and collaboration across various teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute long-term materials sourcing strategies aligned with Kohl's apparel strategy, seizing opportunities and mitigating risks.
• Drive Kohl's global materials strategy for optimal product value.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align product value with sourcing strategies and financial goals.
• Implement global strategic materials plans with internal and external partners, meeting seasonal cost targets.
• Apply expertise in material manufacturing, sourcing, and global economics to optimize quality, cost, and speed.
• Manage Service Level Terms (SLT) consumption to reduce inventory risk and elevate inventory management.
• Execute a 3-year mill strategy to control costs, improve quality, and shorten lead times.
• Achieve cost containment through strategic mill management, counter development, price benchmarking, and SLT placement.
• Maintain a deep understanding of mill capabilities, optimizing Country of Production (COP) strategy, quality, costing, and delivery.
• Integrate sustainability, diversity, and inclusion into team management and strategies.
• Ensure materials meet Kohl's testing and compliance standards for core products.
• Utilize Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems for effective materials strategy and decision-making.
• Share technical knowledge and coach teams across Kohl's.

Requirements

• 5+ years of textile, retail, production, sourcing, supply chain management or related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.
• Expertise in manufacturing and supply chain.
• Technically proficient in textile manufacturing with a global perspective.
• Global business knowledge and cross-cultural agility.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Textile Engineering or related field.
• Previous experience in textile manufacturing.
• Ability to successfully operate in an international environment.