Workwear Outfitters needs to manage the development of product into designated supply channels, ensuring an efficient and timely transition of each product as it matures through the development cycle. This involves guiding teams through new ordering logistics, managing the transition period, and communicating how new products fit into the overall mix from each supply base.
Requirements
- Previous experience in supply chain product development OR degree in supply chain
- Strong technical skills, computer skills, and overall business acumen
Responsibilities
- Manages the development of product into the designated supply channels ensuring an efficient, timely transition of each product as it matures through the development cycle.
- Guides the teams through the new ordering logistics, the transition period of the product and clearly communicates how the new product fits into the overall mix from each supply base.
- Drives all aspects of the product development process for assigned products, including systems databases, communication between the suppliers and merchandising.
- Oversees and communicates appropriately on the entire development process and specific details involved in each assigned project.
- Provides analysis and input in product developments and placement as it relates to new and existing supply base commercially.
- Develops and executes existing supplier capabilities through the education/training of internal customers, merchandising, marketing and operations as well as existing customer such as designated supply teams.
- Gathers and evaluates the development variables, such as pricing, cost scenarios, vendor minimums, lead times, duty restrictions, and logistics needs in support of the product development process.
Other
- Bachelor's degree is required
- 3-5 years of related experience preferred
- Previous experience in apparel a plus
- Fluent in Spanish a plus
- Excellent communication skills (writing/oral)
- Strong ability to negotiate terms in a variety of circumstances
- Detailed oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines
- Ability to travel up to 10%
