Marine Kleven
Senior Materials Manager - Wovens & Color at Eddie Bauer
- Role
- Senior Materials Manager - Wovens, Color and Pattern at Eddie Bauer
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Marine Kleven
Specialties: • Market and trend research and analysis • Textile weave structure…
Experience
Senior Materials Manager - Wovens, Color and Pattern
Aug 2021 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Led research, sourcing, development, and execution of materials and trims for Eddie Bauer’s core products, based on market trends and emerging technologies.• Strategic Material Sourcing & Cost Optimization: Directed $18.5M in sportswear fabric development and managed $150M in wholesale fabric sourcing, generating over $3M in annual savings. Achieved a 260% cost reduction by shifting garment production from Taiwan to China, maintaining quality and performance. Collaborated cross-functionally and attended material trade shows to align sourcing with business needs.• Material Management & Innovation: Managed colorways and patterns annually. Streamlined development and sourcing through collaboration with design, CAD teams, and mills. Managed fabric library, materials database, and mill matrix, securing cost savings through strategic negotiations. Addressed production challenges to ensure quality and timely delivery. Optimized material selection with data-driven analysis.• Sustainability & Leadership: Led the transition to recycled polyester fabrics and spearheaded the conversion from C6 to C0 DWR, eliminating PFOAs and reducing environmental impact.• Strategic Partnerships: Developed strong relationships with international suppliers, bridging cultural gaps for seamless collaboration. Managed a team of three associates, fostering a collaborative environment through coaching and mentoring.• Brand Enhancement & Innovation: Led a rebranding campaign, streamlining trims and labels to reduce cost and environmental impact, including introducing QR-coded hangtags and recycled materials.
Education
Seattle Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts
1993 — 1997
Skills
- Fashion Design
- Knitwear
- Footwear
- Product Development
- Trend
- Apparel
- Textiles
- Fashion
- Technical Design
- Wovens
- Photoshop
- Pattern
- Draping
- Illustrator
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