Analyze fabric needs across the company Communicate recommendations to cross functional partners for leveraging qualities across divisions, taking into consideration and tracking all components of the fabric and wash resource library to support seasonal inspiration, as well as archive Gap Inc platformed fabrics

Track Fabric development KPIs and brand discipline on number of seasonal developments and fabric testing reporting and risk assessment tool to level set expectations across functional areas

Partner with Product Development and Merchandising to ensure that fabrics are within the V/G/B/B pricing architecture

Identify fabrics that need to be cost engineered and communicate with the Mill management team

Drive fabric process discipline throughout product to market calendar to ensure alignment at each key milestone from Mill Week to Fabric Alignment and Sampling

Manage projects and program execution within RD and ensures quality of work

Strong experience with fabric constructions, dye techniques, finishes, and garment construction and manufacturing/sourcing processes

Proven ability to influence and make decisions across geographies in a matrix environment where speed and cultural sensitivity is crucial

Anticipate operational/program issues and develops preventative measures

Apply fully functional professional knowledge in RD

Ability to travel globally