Materials Manager, Product Innovation

Who We Are:

Being naked is the #1 most sustainable option. We're #2.

Since 2009, we've been on a mission to bring sustainable fashion to everyone. Named one of Fast Company's Brands That Matter and winning a Best Carbon Footprint award, we have big goals like being Climate Positive by 2025, Circular by 2030, and pushing the whole industry forward along the way. Our work has gotten love in Drapers and Sourcing Journal, and TIME wrote about how great our CEO, Hali Borenstein, is. Basically, we're saving the Earth and looking damn good doing it.

We're a global brand with 50+ stores (and counting) around the world, and our own sustainable factory in LA. We innovate across categories like accessories, swimwear, and sleepwear, and we reach millions of people with campaigns like this, this and this. 

None of this work is possible without the incredible people behind it. We're a mission-based company that invests in an inclusive culture, so we can innovate together and ensure everyone has the space to grow, thrive, and belong.

And starting right now, we want to do all that with you.

Work Location/ Schedule: Hybrid out of Vernon HQ

The Role: Materials Manager

What You'll Do:

● Partner with Design to interpret seasonal concepts into fabric, trim, and component R&D across
Footwear, Handbags, Swim, and Jewelry.
● Attend trade shows and supplier fairs, researching and presenting trend and innovation opportunities
by category.
● Build and manage vendor relationships, onboarding new mills and maintaining a supplier matrix with
scorecards based on performance, capabilities, and COO.
● Negotiate costs, terms, and lead-times with mills/suppliers; counter-source nominated materials as
needed.
● Partner with Sustainability on Tier 2+ supply chain initiatives, certifications, and traceability
requirements.
● Collect, validate, and log LDS/FDS, spec sheets, cost sheets, and compliance data in shared systems:
PIM, PLM (Centric), Sustainability Management Software (Elm/Quickbase).
● Align and standardize materials from development through production; build and maintain
category-specific material libraries.
● Support Sourcing with positioning, bulk approvals, and usage reconciliation across production.
● Resolve issues in the materials lifecycle, ensuring compliance with brand standards, regulatory testing,
and sustainability protocols.
● Monitor industry and regulatory developments in materials and chemical standards; update processes
and roll out to suppliers.
● Track and document key material order benchmarks on shared trackers; highlight at-risk deliveries
against the Development Calendar.
● Manage domestic/import deadstock sourcing, maintaining a preferred supplier network and portal.
● Troubleshoot material and component production issues in partnership with QA, Sourcing, and
vendors.
● Support strategic or special projects in materials innovation and development across all categories

What You'll Need:

● 5+ years of experience in materials sourcing, R&D, or management within Footwear, Handbags, Swim,
or Jewelry.
● Experience with leather and leather goods required; bonus points for experience with traceable and
regenerative supply chains.
● Strong supplier negotiation skills with proven ability to manage global vendor relationships.
● Deep technical knowledge of materials and components, including development, QA/testing, and
compliance standards.
● Familiarity with certifications and standards (GOTS, RWS, GRS, Prop 65, EUDR, and REACH testing).
● Skilled in trend research, trade show sourcing, and sustainable innovation.
● Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and G-Suite; PLM/ERP systems experience preferred.
● Excellent organizational, project management, and data tracking skills.
● Strong communicator and collaborator with cross-functional partners.
● Passionate about sustainability, innovation, and creating best-in-class materials programs

Compensation:

At Reformation, we believe in transparency and equity when it comes to compensation. For this role, the anticipated base salary range is $90k - $105, % bonus eligibility, depending on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal compensation equity.

This role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a range of factors, including company performance, department goals, and individual contributions. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and are determined at the company's discretion.

Please note that compensation decisions are made thoughtfully and may vary from the listed range to reflect individual circumstances and evolving business needs. Our total rewards package also includes benefits, perks, and opportunities for growth that contribute to overall compensation.

Benefits & Perks:

• Eligible employees get employer-sponsored private medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as commuter benefits to help support your travel to and from work.
• We offer competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays for eligible employees. 
• We offer retirement planning support for eligible employees, including the option to invest in Environmental Social Governance-aligned (fancy way to say sustainable) funds. 
• We're a mission-based company with offices in LA, NYC and London, as well as a global retail team, which means you'll get to collaborate with people all around the world.
• You'll get access to fertility care support through Carrot, and up to a $5,000 USD reimbursement for related fertility expenses after 1 year of employment.
• We care about the causes our employees care about so we donate to community efforts on a yearly basis. 
• We offer a clothing discount, culture events (like our annual Ref Values week and Volunteer Time Off), you know, all the meaningful and fun stuff

Reformation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the world we want to live in. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status—in accordance with applicable international, federal, state, and local laws.

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We're here to ensure you have what you need to show up as your best self.

Still don't know if you should apply? We get it—studies show that many women and individuals from historically underrepresented communities hold back from applying unless they meet every single requirement. At Reformation, we're all about growth, not gatekeeping. If you're passionate about the role and excited about making fashion more sustainable, we'd love to hear from you. If this role doesn't totally excite you, consider applying to our general application.

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