Manager, Merchandise Sourcing (Product Development)

About the Role

The Manager, Merchandise Sourcing (Product Development) will be responsible and accountable for monitoring the entire product development pipeline from development through to order placement by driving product excellence in the delivery, quality, cost and service level agreement required of external and internal customers. S/he will also be responsible for product innovation and proposing cost saving opportunities that are aligned with sourcing and vendor strategies cascaded by Brand team. S/he will also be responsible for bringing in new vendors to support the delivery of our business strategy and growth plan.

What You'll Do

Manages garment and product development processes in a timely manner

Manages development sampling and initial costs

Ensures product execution meets the design aesthetic as well as commercially acceptable quality standards

Escalates product issues to the platfo...