Product Development and Sourcing Director

6 days ago


Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, United States Duluth Trading Company Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Product Development and Sourcing Director to join our team at Duluth Trading Company. This role plays a pivotal part in driving sourcing initiatives for private label categories, collaborating with cross-functional partners to execute product development and production throughout the product life cycle.

This individual will manage day-to-day functions in product development, including sourcing, costing, and sample management, while maintaining relationships with suppliers. They will also partner with the VP of Sourcing to craft and evolve new department responsibilities and manage a small supporting staff.

Key Responsibilities
  • Drive Business Growth: Achieve IMU and Speed goals while enhancing product quality.
  • Lead and Mentor: Provide guidance and expertise to a small staff.
  • Build Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute product development and sourcing strategies.
  • Vendor Management: Understand supplier strengths and opportunities, making vendor allocation decisions to maximize value and quality.
  • Cost Analysis: Conduct cost analysis related to raw material pricing, yields, trim costing, make, duty rates, and HTS coding.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Communicate regularly with suppliers to manage relationships and address potential development and production issues.
  • Development Product Costing: Deliver accurate and timely development product costing, monitoring seasonal progress and flagging issues as needed.
  • TNA Management: Ensure on-time delivery by managing production TNA.
  • New Vendor Onboarding: Lead vetting and onboarding processes for potential new vendors.
  • Quality and Compliance: Collaborate with QA and compliance teams to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree: In business, supply chain, design, or product development; equivalent work experience considered.
  • Organizational and Time Management Skills: Prioritize and manage multiple projects from concept to completion within tight time constraints.
  • Analytical and Negotiation Skills: Strong analytical and negotiation skills to drive business growth.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Strategic Thinking: A strategic and critical thinker with forward vision to drive business growth.
  • Problem-Solving: Solution-oriented and customer-focused with a strong knowledge of fabric and garment construction.
  • Team Player: Fosters cross-functional relationships and is a team player.
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office skills.
  • PLM System Experience: Experience with a PLM system preferred.
  • Experience: 5+ years of experience in product development and sourcing; 3+ years of management experience.
Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $80,000 - $95,000/year, based on education, work experience, certifications, etc.

Our benefits package includes 12-week full-pay parental leave, paid holiday time for important observances like Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth, and more.


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