Senior Manager Development Apparel
Core
Lead product development for apparel, ensuring adherence to global calendars, quality, and pricing while managing suppliers and internal teams.
Role type
Senior Manager, Apparel Product Development
Builds
Elevated and premium sportswear products
Domain
Sportswear / Apparel
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Apparel product development, supplier management, cost negotiation, cross-functional communication, strategic planning, sample development, quality execution, global stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Sportswear industry experience, proactive problem solving, presentation and influencing skills, adaptability
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Perform key product development activities ensuring adherence to global calendar and quality standards; Develop mutual understanding and partnership with suppliers; Coordinate product development, approval, and communication with stakeholders; Manage time and action plans for sample delivery; Develop assigned styles with designers and suppliers; Drive cost review and negotiation to achieve profit margins; Assist in strategic costing planning.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities