Senior Manager – Product Development, Performance, Outerwear, Ski

Role Overview

• Collaborate with Design, Buying, Tech Design, Materials, Production, and external partners to effectively execute product development and IMU goals
• Develop and foster a collaborative partnership with the factories to facilitate seamless product development through bulk production for assigned styles according to critical dates, product end use, sustainability, quality, performance, and margin goals
• Delegating and planning workflow accordingly
• Provide expertise and partnership with Materials team on necessary end-use requirements including quality, sustainability, and costing needs
• Analyze cost breakdowns and manage costing data in PLM
• Responsible for identifying opportunities for cost savings, efficient manufacturing, and construction that meet quality requirements
• Strive to outperform margin goals while protecting product integrity
• Ensure consistent, accurate information and communication to support desired product execution
• Collaborate with Materials & suppliers to facilitate testing and ensure testing meets brand expectations
• Be responsible for partnering on materials commercialization, risk assessment and decision-making
• Plan, follow and communicate development calendars with partners
• Facilitate the hand-off from product development to assigned production vendor
• Assist in troubleshooting any issues as needed
• Present and execute alternative options for construction, etc. when needed to meet margin goals while maintaining design intent/ aesthetic, product integrity and functionality
• Drive continuous improvement partnering with suppliers, TD and Design teams to create supplemental technical construction guides and standard features packages
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and incorporate learnings in future seasons
• Responsible for compiling accurate copy and product features for marketing material and expert product support to the brand for in store marketing / events, online content, etc.
• Streamline processes to support efficiency & agility
• Identify, initiate, and create opportunities in the Product Development process to gain speed to market, resource, quality, and overall efficiency
• Manage multi-season development calendars tracking seasonal product development progress and reporting in PLM
• Facilitate strong external and internal communication with the focus on superior product quality
• Communicate closely with cross functional teams throughout the development process to ensure finished goods meet planned schedules and quality standards
• Demonstrate leadership in managing projects that collaborate across various product teams
• Travel internationally to visit vendors for development and cost negotiations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design, Product Development, Textile Science, or related field
• 12 years of experience developing technical or performance outerwear (I.e. ski, snowboarding, rainwear, outdoor, etc.)
• Strong understanding of functional garment construction, fabric performance, and technical specifications
• Experience working with waterproof/breathable laminates, taped seams, insulated systems, and functional trims
• Strong knowledge of global sourcing, manufacturing, and the costing process
• Ability to anticipate category business needs, and develop creative, long-term solutions
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe software, PLM systems or other similar database systems
• Candidate must have keen attention to detail, strong organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be deadline driven, have a proactive approach to problem solving and be comfortable with changing priorities
• Works with a high sense of urgency and integrity, easily and quickly adapts to change, and is motivated by deadlines and new challenges
• Ability to independently travel based on years of experience in field

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• PTO
• generous employee discounts
• retirement savings and much more!