Sourcing and Product Development Coordinator

ABOUT LAMOUR Family-owned since 1953, Lamour Inc. has earned a reputation for being the best choice in socks, performance apparel, hosiery and lingerie. We are among the top 5 global players in activewear essentials, are the world leader in seamless garments, and one of the main sock manufacturers in Canada. As a one-stop shop, we work with innovation and passion to offer exceptional quality and great added value to a diverse international clientele. Our success is based on our expertise in performance fabric technologies, our product innovation capability, our investments in manufacturing excellence, our speed of execution, as well as the performance of our supply chain, allowing us to build strong, sustainable and meaningful partnerships across several distribution networks. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR As a Product Development Coordinator, you will support the entire material development cycle for our fast-growing US Off-Price segment. You will play a key role in fabric innovation, raw material research, global costing, sample management and performance testing. You will work closely with the Sourcing, Design, Quality Control, Marketing teams, as well as our international suppliers. This role is strategic in the development of our material, price and sourcing intelligence. RESPONSIBILITIES Global costs, benchmarking and price intelligence

• Manage cost requests from suppliers in China, Pakistan, India, Cambodia and Vietnam
• Benchmark global costs of materials, trims, elastics, packaging and contribution margins (CM)
• Analyze yarn trends, dyeing/printing surcharges, customs duties, landed cost models and supplier competitiveness
• Develop cost dashboards and maintain the supplier cost intelligence database
• Support negotiations using factual comparisons (rates, duties, transportation)
• Provide accurate costing estimates upstream of development

Fabric and raw material development

• Lead the development of new fabrics (knits, performance finishes, innovations)
• Collaborate with spinning mills and factories on yarns, blends, finishes and performance properties
• Review prototype fabrics for construction, performance, stretch recovery, shrinkage and hand feel
• Approve lab dips and strike-offs; document and track prototype fabric submissions
• Build and maintain a complete US Off-Price fabric library (fiber composition, construction, supplier, performance, cost levels, MOQ, lead times)
• Align fabric standards with the Canadian R&D and design development teams

Development of trims, elastics and labels

• Develop elastics (jacquard, heat transfer, printed, brushed)
• Collaborate with suppliers of woven, printed and heat-seal labels
• Research and recommend new trims and materials suitable for Off-Price programs
• Validate performance and cost feasibility for all trims and elastics

Sample management and development follow-up

• Track all development samples (fabrics, trims, elastics) and manage approvals
• Prepare fabric samples for sales presentations
• Coordinate sample availability with suppliers for sales, photo and packaging samples
• Ensure the accuracy and availability of materials for photo sample production
• Prepare swatch boards and specification sheets
• Track fabric and trim submissions at all stages using a development dashboard

Fabric testing and quality validation

• Initiate all fabric testing (pilling, shrinkage, colorfastness, stretch recovery, moisture wicking, burst strength, snag tests, etc.)
• Coordinate with Quality Control and suppliers to ensure that production materials are tested and comply with brand standards
• Review, organize and archive test reports (TRF); proactively report issues
• Maintain test summaries by material

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

• Excellent understanding of fabrics (knits and wovens), yarns, construction, finishes and performance properties
• Experience with trims, elastics, labels and ornaments
• Solid intuition in terms of costs, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, costing models, data analysis) and familiarity with PLM/ERP systems (BlueCherry is a plus)
• Knowledge of fabric testing standards (AATCC, ASTM) and ease in reading TRF reports
• Highly organized, rigorous, able to manage several developments simultaneously
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills, especially with international suppliers
• Autonomous, resourceful, proactive person who thrives in a fast-paced and high-growth environment

ADVANTAGES AND BENEFITS

• 100% free public transit — Your travel is fully covered
• Flexible schedule — Enjoy 12 flex days per year to work from home
• Free breakfast on Fridays — Start the weekend with a little treat from us
• Shorter Fridays — Finish at 1:30 p.m. during the summer
• Gift card for your birthday — Happy birthday from us!
• Rooftop terrace atmosphere in summer — Breaks with a breathtaking view
• 5 to 7 summer hangout — Relax at Esplanade Louvain, an outdoor space with gardens and music right next door
• Team events and celebrations — Thanks to our social committee for keeping the atmosphere alive
• Free access to the on-site gym — Weight room, yoga, bootcamp and Zumba included
• Indoor bike parking — Ride with peace of mind, come rain or shine
• Health and dental insurance — We've got you covered!

---- ABOUT LAMOUR GROUP Family-owned since 1953, Lamour Inc. has earned a reputation for being the best choice in socks, performance apparel, hosiery and lingerie. In fact, we're among the world's top 5 players in activewear basics, the world's leading manufacturer of seamless garments, and one of Canada's leading sock manufacturers. As a one-stop shop, we work innovatively and passionately to deliver exceptional quality and value to a diverse international customer base. It's our focus on performance fabric technology and product innovation, investment in manufacturing excellence, speed-to-market and supply chain execution that enables us to build meaningful, strong and sustainable retail partnerships across multiple trade channels. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR As the Product Development Coordinator, you’ll support the full material development cycle for our fast-growing US Off-Price business. You’ll drive fabric innovation, raw material research, global costing, sample management, and testing—working closely with Sourcing, Design, QC, Commercial, and overseas suppliers. This role is key in building our material, pricing, and sourcing intelligence. RESPONSIBILITIES: Global Costing, Benchmarking & Price Intelligence

• Manage costing requests across China, Pakistan, India, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
• Benchmark global material, trim, elastic, packaging, and CM costs.
• Analyze yarn trends, dyeing/printing surcharges, duties, landed cost models, and supplier competitiveness.
• Build costing dashboards and maintain the Supplier Cost Intelligence Database.
• Support negotiations through fact-based comparisons (tariffs, duties, freight).
• Provide accurate pre-development costing guidance.

Fabric & Raw Material Development

• Lead development of new fabrics (knits, performance finishes, innovations).
• Collaborate with mills/factories on yarns, blends, finishes, and performance properties.
• Review proto fabrics for construction, performance, stretch recovery, shrinkage, and handfeel.
• Approve lab dips and strike-offs; document and track proto fabric submissions.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive US Off-Price Fabric Library (fiber content, construction, supplier, performance, cost tiers, MOQ, lead time).
• Align fabric standards with Canadian R&D and Design Development teams.

Trim, Elastic & Label Development

• Develop elastics (jacquard, heat-transfer, printed, brushed).
• Collaborate with label suppliers on woven, printed, and heat-seal labels.
• Research and recommend new trims/materials suited for Off-Price programs.
• Validate performance and cost feasibility for all trims and elastics.

Sample Management & Development Follow-Up

• Track all development samples (fabrics, trims, elastics) and manage approvals.
• Prepare fabric swatches and materials for sales presentations.
• Coordinate sample readiness with suppliers for sales, photo, and packaging samples.
• Ensure correctness and availability of materials for photo sample production.
• Prepare swatch boards and specification sheets.
• Track fabric and trim submissions through all stages and maintain a visible development dashboard.

Fabric Testing & Quality Validation

• Initiate all fabric testing (pilling, shrinkage, colorfastness, stretch recovery, wicking, bursting strength, snag tests, etc.).
• Coordinate with QC and suppliers to ensure correct bulk materials are tested and aligned with brand standards.
• Review, organize, and file TRFs; flag issues proactively.
• Maintain testing summaries by material.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong understanding of fabrics (knits, wovens), yarns, construction, finishes, and performance properties.
• Experience working with trims, elastics, labels, and embellishments.
• Solid costing intuition with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, costing models, data analysis) and familiarity with PLM/ERP systems (Blue Cherry is a plus).
• Knowledge of fabric testing standards (AATCC, ASTM) and comfort reviewing TRFs.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple developments simultaneously.
• Strong communicator with excellent follow-up, especially with overseas suppliers.
• Independent, resourceful, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment.

BENEFITS:

• 100% free public transit – Your commute is on us!
• Flex hours – Enjoy 12 flex days per year to work from home
• Free breakfast on Fridays – Start your last workday of the week with something tasty on us!
• Early Fridays – Wrap up at 1:30 PM in the summer!
• A gift card on your birthday – happy birthday from us to you! Summer rooftop terrace vibes – Work breaks with a view.
• 5 à 7 summer hangout – Chill out at Esplanade Louvain, an outdoor space with gardens and music right next door.
• Team events & celebrations – Big thanks to our social committee for keeping the fun going!
• On-site free gym access – Includes weight room, yoga, bootcamp, and Zumba classes.
• Indoor bike parking – Ride worry–free, rain or shine.
• Health & Dental – Insurance? We got you covered!