**RAW MATERIAL SOURCING AND CUSTOMS BROKER LIAISON SPECIALIST**
**Someone Somewhere**:
Someone Somewhere is a lifestyle brand defined by the principles of freedom and goodwill. We create clothing that is great for the people who wear them and the people who make them, by joining forces with indigenous communities and incorporating their high-quality designs on awesome products that match their travel lifestyle.
We are looking for a Raw Material Sourcing and Custom Broker Liaison Specialist to lead the development of new fashion products, through a _cross-functional process_: design concept, exploration and /or development of innovative materials in collaboration with local and foreign suppliers that comply with the organization’s sustainability guidelines, tech pack development, sampling, quality assurance, costing, gross margin management, and factory visits to ensure the finished designs meet the technical requirements to undergo manufacturing at scale.
This is a unique opportunity for an organized, creative, passionate, and enthusiastic _someone_ to be involved in a fast
- growing apparel and accessory brand that seeks to break the poverty cycle of thousands of artisans while creating the most functional and cool travel products.
**What You Will Do (Sourcing)**:
- Help lead the raw material sourcing
- Continue to build out and execute on raw material sourcing strategy
- Build out and manage a strong raw material supplier network within and outside Mexico
- Fabric and product development
- Knowledge of tech pack development
- Support costing process
- Support gross margin targets and improve each season
- Support budget management
- Support Time & Action Calendar management
- KPI measurement of materials used in products
- Partner with cross functional teams from product design concepts to commercialization of product
- Support innovative processes and procedures for higher quality product, improved gross margin, and increased artisan technique integration
**What You Will Do (Customs Broker Liaison)**:
- Lead & manage all vital information between customs broker and Someone Somewhere (SS) Design, Sourcing,
PD, and Supply Chain Teams with the goal to deliver quick resolutions from SS team regarding all import and export transactions.
- Support broker with appropriate information to prepare, and process import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws, or procedures.
- Knowledge with Incoterms, the set of internationally recognized rules which determine the responsibilities of sellers and buyers in the export transaction.
**Who You Are**:
- Experience in the têxtile sourcing and knowledge with international trade Incoterms
- Excellent at communication and attention to detail
- Strong raw material supplier network within and outside of Mexico
- Knowledge of the clothing industry inside and outside of Mexico, knowledge of fashion and industry trends
- Experience in fashion product development from design concept to commercialization of product
- Bachelor’s degree in raw material sourcing, product development, production, fashion management, manufacturing preferred.
- 5-10 years of related experience
- Ability to integrate best practices, processes, and structure when resolving issues between SS and customs broker.
- Bilingual: English (90%) Spanish (100%)
- PLUS: Experience and passion for sustainable and eco-friendly raw material sourcing and development
**A few practical details about the role**:
- Compensation based on experience
- Accelerated growth
- Start: As soon as you are ready!
- Location: México City
- 15 days per year
- Trips to the communities we work with, and global raw material supplier shows
**What is next?**
If you are ready to join our exciting journey, please send your resumé and Book in PDF format and answer the following questions:
1. What are your specific experiences with working with customs agents? And how could this experience benefit Someone Somewhere?
2. What are your specific experiences sourcing raw materials within and outside of Mexico? And what have been your biggest wins and challenges?
**Salary**: $25,000.00 - $35,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- How many years of related experience?
- Do you have experience and passion for sustainable and eco-friendly raw material sourcing and development? Tell Us
- Are you bilingual? [English (90%) Spanish (100%)]
Work Location: One location