Senior Finishing Engineer at Levi Strauss & Co.

Ho Chi Minh City, , Vietnam -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fabric Development, Finish Development, GTM Management, Costing Analysis, Bulk Production Management, Quality Assurance, Sourcing Strategy, Chemical Formulations, Wet and Dry Processes, Technical Communication, Risk Management, Vendor Management, SOP Compliance, Textile Testing, Cross-Sourcing, Product Attribute Recording

Industry

Retail Apparel and Fashion

Description

GTM MANAGEMENT: Manage the execution of the GTM Calendar development activities specific to fabric/finish development. Have an in depth knowledge of GTM calendar and take a proactive approach to all deadlines Coordinate efforts between Design, Mills and Laundries to ensure deadlines are met Lead the fabric/finish approval process through proto Communicate daily with fellow team members on development issues, recommended actions, and status of resolution Ensures LS&CO systems and product Logs are updated to reflect the most current product attribute records Manages all finish testing and ensures all approval on time Highlight risks (e.g. Red/Yellow/Green issues) ongoing and at key milestones with actions to resolve (i.e. lab tests, wide shade bands) COSTING: Ensures Fabric/Finish is within cost parameters while meeting Design’s aesthetics requirements. Partner with Source Base, PD&S lead & Development Merchandiser to ensure costing targets are achievable Builds effective rapport with Mills, Laundries and MO and understands their capabilities along with costs DEVELOPMENT: Manage the execution of all Fabric/Finish developments, ensuring they fit into the seasonal sourcing strategy, mill strategy and passes LS& Co standards. Initiates all new finishes from mill week and submits proper testing to meet standards. Advises team of any risk/opportunities of fabric/finish During development – ensure to run AW testing. Runs shade band variances during development for high risk items. Escalates issues to Design/PD&S team if there is a wide variance. Ensures Branch offices submit cross-sourcing to you for approval to ensure consistency. Send target to other Branch offices once cross source is identified. Partner with PD&S to have a clear understanding of the seasonal objectives/strategies for sourcing, mills and costing Advise Design of relative cost impacts (H, M, L) to ensure a smooth briefing & development process (e.g. “Based on what I know about the target, I don’t think you can afford this fabric/finish. Here are some alternatives…”) Ensures Finish Grids are updated with accurate information and ensures PD& S Merchandisers and MO/Branches are updated Builds effective rapport with Mills, Laundries and MO and understands their capabilities, capacity and lead-times Is keenly aware of the desired garment aesthetics and how to achieve them Leverages expertise from other areas (Production specialists, Regional Tech Sve Mgr, MO, QA, Finish researcher) to fulfill requirements BULK PRODUCTION: Manage development of fabric/finish combinations that are reproducible in bulk production environments Applies knowledge of Source Base and capabilities during development Makes recommendations for alternative sourcing options to ensure desired aesthetic is met Partners with Regional Tech Service Manager to ensure clear communication to Prod Techs on appropriate standards, supporting the product attributes from development Partner with branch staff on cross sourcing and provides support when needed. Partner with quality, exec merch, and production technician to identify causes of quality issues and provides recommendation to solve issues. Travel Required (%): 10% Education: A higher diploma or above in textile-related discipline Experience: Qualified candidates will have preferably 8 years of experience in apparel in fabric/finish development. Language: English and Local Language Location: North of Vietnam, e.g.: Phu Tho / Viet Tri / Cam Khe Functional Competencies: Essential skills of ability to identify risks and problem solve issues in both development and production Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to collaborate and resolve issues with internal and external team/suppliers Must have experience in formulations, wet & dry processes, chemicals and their application in finish formulation to achieve acceptable garment results that meet Brands requirements Must have knowledge of finishing SOP requirements in laundry environment Must have understanding of formulas and target cost Must have ability to transfer developmental formulation to production environment LOCATION Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh - Office FULL TIME/PART TIME Full time Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account. Our common thread: We're originals. From day one, we've been doing it our way — creating our own drumbeat and building something that's different from the rest. That's why we're looking for people who are excited about finding their career fit and transforming the future. Because at Levi Strauss & Co., you can do what you love while staying true to who you are.

Responsibilities

Manage the execution of the GTM calendar for fabric and finish development, ensuring all products meet aesthetic and cost targets. Oversee the transition from developmental formulations to bulk production while maintaining quality standards and coordinating with mills and laundries.