Apparel Materials Costing Junior Specialist (M/F)
Brand:
The Oberalp Group is a family-run business specializing in high-quality technical products designed for the mountain environment. We own six brands: Salewa, Dynafit, Pomoca, Wild Country, Evolv, and LaMunt. As exclusive retailers of other leading sports brands, we provide expertise in communication, sales, and brand building. With over 1,000 employees across 11 countries, we are a team of adventurers, dreamers, and mountaineers, always striving to reach the next summit.
We are looking for a dynamic and organized person to join the Costing Apparel team. The candidate will be responsible for negotiating and managing the purchase of materials (fabrics, accessories, technical components), with a strong focus on cost optimization and lead time MOQ reduction.
The resource will also provide operational and analytical support in contributing to the competitiveness and marginality of the collections.
Key responsibilities:
- Negotiation of material prices and supply conditions
- Evaluation of supplier performance
- Monitoring lead times and collaborating with the Supply chain team to meet timelines
- Collaboration with the Apparel Materials development team to ensure materials are in line with cost targets and lead-time and MOQ
- Supporting in preparing cost breakdowns, quotation requests and simulations for final product
- Maintaining updated materials database and price lists
- Monitoring raw material cost trends and impact on product margins
- Participation in international trade fairs and visits to suppliers abroad
Your profile
- At least 2 years’ experience in similar roles in technical/sports apparel sector
- Knowledge of outdoor/mountain clothing materials and accessories
- Good negotiation and communication skills
- Analytical skills and good command of Excel and management software (e.g., PLM, ERP).
- Fluent in English (both spoken and written)
- Proactive attitude, result oriented, team player
- Keen to travel in Italy and abroad
- Knowledge of product industrialization and costing logic will be considered a plus
Workplace: Montebelluna, IT.
If you are interested to work in a challenging, international and dynamic environment then apply now!
