Job description
ABOUT THE ROLE
- You should have an incredible eye. What do we mean? We mean that you should be able to look at a design or finished product, know exactly how to make it, where to make it, where to get the fabric from, and how to get it done at the best cost
- Be an internal SME for categories such as Knits and Wovens (Fabrics, Garments, Sourcing, and Product Knowledge)
- Familiar with both private label and licensed brands
- Strong contact list of factories and service providers
- Collaborate cross functionally with merchandising, planning, design, and technical design to achieve best product results from all angles of the business
- Recommend new ideas and methods for construction and execution
- Anticipate and proactively tackle potential raw material, margin, sourcing, and execution issues
- Supervise negotiations, product development, adoption, sourcing, vendor allocation and production processes across multiple market and product development vendors
WHAT YOU BRING
- 3+ years minimum of Product Development and Sourcing experience in the apparel industry
- 3+ years' experience in multiple categories such as knits and wovens
- Solid knowledge of production processes, costing and logistics
- Solid knowledge of technical requirements related to testing of fabric, trims, and garments
- Solid knowledge of International Trade Law and US Apparel and Customs regulations
- Superior management skills, including the ability to provide leadership and motivation to junior and senior team members
- Ability to prioritize and effectively manage workflow and projects
- Self-Motivated, creative problem solver with a strong sense of urgency
- Exceptional negotiation skills and communication skills
- Ability to lead change
- Ability to travel as needed, including last-minute trips overseas
- If you are interested, please respond with your updated resume and portfolio.
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