Senior Product Development Coordinator

Express•Columbus, OH

17h

About The Position

Overview About PHOENIX P HOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide. Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at www.express.com and www.bonobos.com . About Express Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to creating confidence and inspiring self-expression. Since its launch in 1980, the brand has embraced a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style. Whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions, Express ensures you look and feel your best, wherever life takes you. The Company operates over 400 retail and outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, the express.com online store and the Express mobile app. Location Name Columbus Corporate Headquarters Responsibilities POSITION OVERVIEW Work directly with partners in Design, Fabric R&D, Technical Design, Merchandising and Production to understand, interpret and guide to execute key seasonal developments that meet aesthetic requirements and are in line with company sourcing strategy, cost targets, quality and testing standards. Must have core understanding and experience to connect the dots on all aspects of fabric and garment manufacturing. Will influence, organize, manage and communicate effectively to insure strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Experience: 5-7 years of experience, product development/sourcing experience preferably within an apparel retail organization
Self-motivated and self-directed with continuous desire to learn and grow.
Can build & maintain productive and collaborative relationships with internal & external partners.
Flexible and agile learner able to adapt to the changing needs of the business
Exceptional time management and organizational skills with ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Proactive problem solver able to trouble shoot and/or escalate issues effectively.
Sense of urgency with creative problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of supporting a team environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Google Suite: Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Slides
Sense of urgency with creative problem-solving skills
Knowledge of apparel production and related processes

Responsibilities

Lead, own, and execute product development of assigned apparel product categories
Clear understanding of product construction to guide Design team in style development that meets the intended aesthetic and supports departmental financial architecture.
Collaborate with Fabric R&D to guide new fabric development within the sourcing strategy and supports departmental GBB architecture.
Demonstrate proficiency in product costing and cost engineering to influence design and cross functional teams as needed to meet critical cost deliverables.
Own development allocation with suppliers in alignment with seasonal sourcing strategy.
Initiate, request and manage all development samples for product category to ensure on time delivery.
Liaison between Design, Fabric R&D and Suppliers - communicating standards, monitoring development, and troubleshooting challenges
Participate in Key Seasonal Milestone meetings with Design, Merchants, Fabric R&D and Production.
Use critical thinking and problem solving skills to identify solutions with cross functional teams to gain forward alignment on any potential production, quality, and cost issues
Manage daily communication with overseas suppliers.
Own vendor & factory relationships in the development cycle including on-boarding, in season feedback, and hind sighting.
Establish process disciplines to ensure continuity and clarity.
Participate in Go-To-Market milestone meetings including travel to New York office as well as overseas as needed.
Manage data entry and reporting that supports the seasonal sample development, communicate sample status to leaders
Ensure on time sample delivery for Seasonal Style Assortment meeting where style selections are finalized
Inspire, motivate, and develop talent.
Assess and provide regular performance feedback against company goals and values to prepare themselves and team for challenges.