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 detail sheets (LDS) for accuracy, quality, affordability, and compliance prior to issuance.
- Maintains development tracking and adoption records.
- Works closely with PD and merchandising to find ways to utilize liability materials in sampling and production
- Generate material sample POs in Finale / PLM when necessary.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Interacts daily with design, PD and overseas offices regarding all aspects of material development.
- Directs the tracking and material submits throughout the development cycle.
- Participate and contribute in meetings as related to products.
- Act as a resource when collaborating on materials and/or colors with other product categories.
To Land This Role:
- BS/BA/BFA degree
- 3+ years of experience in raw materials, sourcing, materials development, product development, or a related function preferred
- Strong understanding of the seasonal development process, including material tracking, supplier follow-up, color development, approvals, and calendar milestones
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, identify gaps or delays, and follow through on next steps
- Effective communicator and collaborative partner with the ability to work cross-functionally with Design, Product Development, suppliers, and global country office teams
- Comfortable working in PLM and related systems to maintain accurate material, color, supplier, and reporting data
Why You'll Want to Join Our Team:
We are master collaborators who serve as a bridge between the creative and commercial areas of our business, ensuring that we have the raw materials we need to create our collections each season. If you love solving the seemingly unsolvable and telling stories through numbers, you’ll love being part of our growing team. We work hard and have fun while doing it--come join us! How We Work Together
- Adaptable – We change before we have to
- Entrepreneurial – We own it
- Collaborative – There’s no “I” in Tory
- Client & Brand Focused – We put ourselves in Tory’s shoes
- Live the Values – We show up for each other
- Functional Expertise – We’re constantly learning and growing
#TeamTory Values We show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility and lead with excellence & humor.
Compensation Range The compensation range for this position is 80,000.00 USD - 90,000.00 USD. Our offer will be based on your relevant experience and work location. Benefits Information We offer a generous set of benefits to help you take care of your health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. Here are highlights of key benefits available to all eligible Tory Burch team members.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Tory Burch LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) or sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability or membership in any other protected class under applicable law. Likewise, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.
Disability Accommodation Tory Burch is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require assistance or an accommodation with the hiring process, please contact thetalentteam@toryburch.com.