Sr. Product Development Manager

Haddad Brands•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Product Development Manager will oversee the product development process for a specific brand and work cross-functionally with design, sourcing, and suppliers to develop trend-right fabrics and washes, manage timelines and costs, and bring products from concept through production.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in International Trade or Business, Fashion Merchandising or related field
5+ years of experience in Sourcing or Supply Chain Management within the fashion industry
Proven ability to work with international business partner to drive results
Ability to travel as needed (up to 40%)
Excellent organizational and communication skills with attention to detail
Advanced knowledge of AS400
Consistent in-office presence is vital to the role as it is for all Haddad Brands team members, so that we all have a full appreciation, aesthetically and tactilely, of the qualities that define our brand partners’ products and set them apart from their competitors.

Responsibilities

Manage wash and fabric development with factories and sample room to shorten lead time'
Conduct market research and identify current trends and competitive data as it relates to Levi’s fabric and wash
Source seasonal design requests (fabric, trim & wash) with appropriate garment and fabric suppliers to offer solutions within our sourcing and pricing matrix
Attend all industry related trade and fabric shows
Analyze fabric needs across the brand and make recommendations to sourcing and design to leverage qualities across styles
Evolve and develop the materials supplier base to support sourcing goals and execution intentions
Ensure material development milestones and calendar dates are met
Maintain PLM library for fabric and wash
Negotiate fabric prices with mills to meet the financial goals for the brand/category
Partner with Brand Management team to identify key fabrics to maximize volume across all brands
Maintain a fabric library and wash standards to support seasonal inspiration and production approvals
Travel as needed overseas mills and factories
Monitor and track development and costing from all suppliers to ensure timely handoff for sampling and to sourcing
Special projects as assigned