We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory’s design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty.
Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, expressed through Tory’s collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with access to capital, education and community.
You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you’re prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory. Apply today!
Life @ToryBurch is Special Because:
When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits.
Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference.
We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance.
Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.
We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.
We are invested in your professional growth – you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand.
We believe in the importance of giving back and you’ll have many opportunities to do just that through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days.
This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because:
As a Tory Burch Sr. Associate of Raw Materials, you are a cross-functional partner who works closely with the Manager of Raw Materials to translate Design’s vision through the development and sourcing of on-brand, on-trend leathers for footwear. This role sources trend-right, cost-effective materials in alignment with key development calendar milestones; maintains accurate reporting on material development and approval status; and monitors material deliverables from first prototype through SMS to meet deadlines. The Sr Associate also creates and maintains seasonal material records, establishes clear material standards and costs, manages all aspects of the materials library, and oversees the material and finishing processes directly with overseas teams and T2 suppliers.
A Day in the Life:
DEVELOPMENT
Schedules, tracks, and reports on all requested materials.
Collaborate with design to maintain updated, seasonal color palette and execute/distribute lab dips.
Coordinate with suppliers to schedule and monitor SMS material orders
Maintains and issues all approved standards (quality, colors, color window/acceptable variation) to suppliers and overseas teams/factories.
SOURCING
Works closely with the Manager on seasonal offering needs to provide options in materials, suppliers, and costs that are on brand.
Attend relevant material shows to identify sources and research trends.
Coordinate supplier appointments in tandem with the calendar.
Collaborate with suppliers and shoe factories to review performance regarding quality and on-time delivery; suggest areas and timing of improvements.
PRODUCT INTEGRITY
Reviews all materials with an eye for quality and performance; problem-solve quality lapses.
Ensures that all materials used are compliant for performance and restricted substances prior to production.
Tests questionable materials and treatments in development cycle for performance and RS compliance to prevent a lapse in production.
ADMINISTRATION
Set up materials in PLM
Direct the compilation and review of all leather…