Vice President Product - Footwear (m/w/d)
Core
Build and lead the Product Organization for a footwear brand, connecting development, engineering, design, merchandising, sourcing, production, quality, and product marketing to scale new categories and international markets.
Role type
VP Product (Footwear)
Builds
Footwear product lines, global production networks, and scalable product organizations.
Domain
Footwear / Consumer Goods / Manufacturing
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Footwear product development, Sourcing and supplier management, Production planning, Team leadership, Strategic planning, Cost management, Quality assurance, International business development
Preferred skills
Experience in China and Asian markets, Network with footwear factories, English fluency
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Build product functions and structures, Recruit and lead cross-functional teams, Define product and category strategy, Oversee product development from concept to launch, Scale new product categories, Develop international sourcing structures in China, Negotiate with suppliers and partners, Ensure quality standards, Improve product profitability, Accelerate development cycles, Take operational responsibility for critical issues
Seniority
VP, hands-on leadership