Pet Product Development Director

3 days ago


San Francisco, California, United States The Foggy Dog Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Pet Product Development Director to lead our sourcing, product development, and production efforts.

About The Foggy Dog

At The Foggy Dog, we believe your best friend deserves the best. That's why we're passionate about making high-quality pet accessories that are as beautiful as they are functional. Our products are available at www.thefoggydog.com and in over 800 brick and mortar retailers.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to make a huge impact on a fast-growing e-commerce company from the ground up. As the Pet Product Development Director, you will be responsible for leading all phases of the product lifecycle, including technical development, sourcing, sampling, production, and quality control.

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Own all phases of the product lifecycle for all product lines from product development to delivery.
  • Establish a product development roadmap that accelerates the pace of development while also reducing costs, mitigating supply-chain risks, and improving quality.
  • Develop a comprehensive sourcing strategy, including evaluating current suppliers and sourcing new suppliers.
  • Partner with Design and Merchandising to deliver styles that meet our aesthetic and quality standards.
  • Develop a manufacturing plan to ensure production capabilities are aligned with our sales plan.
  • Own costing and optimize cost of goods. Partner with Design, Merchandising, and Planning to drive margin targets and inform pricing and product mix decisions.
  • Own the time and action calendar for all vendors to ensure on-time, accurate delivery.
  • Work with vendors to build a robust and scalable QC program.
  • Travel domestically and internationally as needed to initiate and maintain strong vendor relationships, train factories on standards, and troubleshoot issues.
Requirements

We are looking for a candidate with 10-15+ years of experience in product development, production, and sourcing with experience leading teams in these roles.

  • Key Requirements:
  • Strong experience in managing factory relationships with an existing network of overseas suppliers.
  • Experience with raw material sourcing and finished goods manufacturing in home, gifts, soft goods, and/or accessories.
  • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
  • An excellent project manager with strong time management and prioritization skills.
  • Strategic thinker with a proven ability to execute and build scalable processes and systems.
  • A dog lover
Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with matching, paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave, and a generous Foggy Dog product allowance.



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