WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Component Developer, you have ownership in securing component development process end to end, which involves component risk assessment, securing quality based on H&M’s requirements. And ensure best options in terms of quality, price and lead time in alignment with assortment expectations.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
What is Production? It's the place where design ideas are transformed into actual products. We are in over 20 sourcing markets and are the direct point of contact for local suppliers. We work to ensure our products are of good quality and produced at the best price and in a sustainable way.
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for people to …
Secure the best options in terms of quality, price, and lead time, aligning with customer expectations and sustainability goalsMaterial innovation, fabric testing, cost optimization and bulk readiness, ensuring high quality, sustainable products aligned with brand standards and market expectationsUtilize a deep understanding of the Assortment concept, customer preferences, and strategic goals to identify suitable suppliers and maintain a sustainable T2 supplier baseUnderstand fashion trends and interpret global shifts to source new components from reliable suppliersDevelop suppliers within the product flow, fostering capabilities growth, managing complexity, and promoting self-reliance aligned with customer expectationsIdentify and develop new components in local markets, emphasizing sustainability in both soft and hard-liner componentsCollaborate with the development and business teams to communicate and maintain a transparent component strategy, ensuring the entire team is informed and alignedAnd people who have:
Academic background in Textile Engineering, having MBA/PGD is a plus5-7 years of working experience in similar role with Knit/Jersey products, preferably in textile industryTranslate design needs into technical solutions, collaborates with design, sourcing, sustainability, and quality teamsHave good knowledge on material costing, able to handle various tools and systemBusiness-minded with strong component price knowledge and negotiation skills from a global perspectiveHave a proactive and problem-solving approach to both identify and apply solutions to challenges connected to product developmentStrong on communicating and collaborating with global teams as well as material and garment suppliersHave a good understanding of the local component supplier base and support in keeping it relevant and updated to match the global fashion trends and strategies within the BU and H&MCollaborative working with internal and external stakeholders to co-execute the strategies and activities set from Assortment and ProductionAbility to multi-task and manage various project elements simultaneouslyA flexible, strong sense of responsibility, ambitious and result driven team playerLearning Mindset, good communicator, organized and good at planning, critical thinking and having data literacy skillWHO WE ARE
H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make. We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE
At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. Enjoy perks like staff discount cards, flexible work arrangements, wellness benefits, parental support, and more. Here, you are encouraged to be yourself, experiment, and chart your own growth path. As you flourish, so do we, with opportunities to create tangible impacts and shape the future.
JOIN US
Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are. Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.
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