Assistant, Raw Materials
Brooklyn, NY
Full Time
Entry Level
At rag & bone, we’re seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Raw Material Assistant to join our innovative Raw Material Procurement team. This role is a critical part of our Product Management team, supporting the end-to-end process of fabric and trim procurement. You’ll collaborate with mill partners, internal cross-functional teams, and the design team to ensure seamless material sourcing, organization, and data integrity. If you’re passionate about fashion, excel at organization, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with a leading brand.
Key Responsibilities
Production Support:
Development Support:
Key Responsibilities
Production Support:
- Supports Fabric Purchasing Manager with bulk fabric approvals
- Maintain and organize the material library, ensuring approved trim & fabric bulk standards are readily accessible
- Create and update seasonal liability boards to support the product team’s decision-making
- Follow up with trim & fabric vendors at the beginning of each season to support building
- booking calendars for both SMS and Bulk Production
Development Support:
- Create material codes in D365 (ERP) and maintain accurate trim data (images, content, costs,lead times, MCQ/MOQ) ensuring full data integrity
- Issue Purchase orders to vendors for SMS samples
- Create and maintain Seasonal trim Boards and seasonal SMS Trim chart
- Partner with PD on pulling of trims to send out for SMS
- Maintain organization and make sure all core trims are replenished in sample room
- Support Trim Purchasing Manager with collecting Trim Detail Sheets for approved developments
- 1-2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or buying (raw materials experience
- preferred but not required).
- Raw material field preferable but open to experience from other industries.
- Excellent administrative, analytical, planning, and communication skills
- Strong initiative, strategic thinking, and meticulous attention to detail.• Ability to prioritize tasks independently and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for learning, a strong work ethic, and a collaborative mindset.
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