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ABOUT THE COMPANY Tiger of Sweden is a Stockholm-based fashion house established in 1903 with a heritage in tailoring. For more than a century, Tiger of Sweden has stood for style with purpose, dressing men and women for whom true style is about the confidence to be themselves. POSITION OVERVIEW As Raw Material Development Manager, you will be responsible for the development of all Tiger of Sweden fabrics and trims. Your work will be in line with our creative vision, commercial needs, business KPIs and sustainability targets, and you will maintain and revitalise our existing continuity lines. You bring in-depth knowledge of fabric construction, finishes and costing across all product groups, as well as a strong understanding of the global supply chain. Reporting to the [Head of Product Development], you will work closely with raw material suppliers and the Design and Product teams to execute creative and commercial briefs. You will also troubleshoot throughout the development process to ensure every product is fit for its end use. TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES Fabric Development: Design and develop raw materials that are fit for purpose, the customer and the brand, and that meet gross margin targets. Be the business lead for R&D of new fabrics, technologies, concepts and future ideas. Support, educate and inspire colleagues on fabric choice and new innovations. Arrange and lead trips to mills and trade fairs. Negotiate lead times and minimums with fabric suppliers from development through to bulk. Technical Excellence: Build a close working partnership with the Design Team to translate ideas into products. Communicate design ideas effectively to mills and suppliers. Provide feedback on technical feasibility and propose solutions to ensure the vision is translated into product. Timeline Creation & Management: Plan, coordinate and execute raw material timing for all projects from brief to bulk, in partnership with the Head of Product Development. Ensure adherence to the cr