Head of Development & Production Footwear
Core
Oversees the entire footwear product lifecycle from sourcing and concept evaluation to development, sampling, production, and final delivery.
Role type
Head of Development & Production Footwear
Builds
Footwear products for a global fashion brand
Domain
Fashion / Footwear Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features
Required skills
End-to-end product lifecycle management, Sourcing strategy, Supplier partnership management, Team leadership, Calendar planning, Cross-functional collaboration, Negotiation, Forecasting, Quality control, Profitability management
Preferred skills
International experience, Strategic thinking, Innovation facilitation
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Drive end-to-end development and production to meet margin objectives, Create and own the critical path calendar, Develop and evaluate product development capacities, Lead and inspire a high-performing team, Manage sourcing offices in multiple production countries, Establish and cultivate strategic supplier partnerships
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities