Understand product development implications on merchandising and design-driven product decisions based on category or vendor strategies and nuances
Drive communication between brand teams and Asia-based product teams to ensure strategic business alignment and optimal responsiveness
Understand and work with cross-functional teams to ensure financial targets are met by delivering costing guidance
Manage BOM maintenance through PLM system to ensure product execution
Communicate with Asia-based teams to understand product execution issues and provide support in resolving them in a timely manner
Execute a vendor engagement strategy across divisions and categories for both seasonal and fast pipelines
Ensure product availability for seasonal and fast pipelines at the product category level
Execute category product development strategies that align with production strategies and divisional goals
Global Product Development experience or exposure to driving global product development and understands design. merchandising, and vendor/category management
Problem Solver- can proactively solve problems and effectively manage multiple challenges
Global Business Acumen- experience executing on multi-year operational goals, incorporating knowledge of production trade regulations, testing protocol, product integrity, production cycle timeline, fabric and garment construction, and retail math
Collaboration- Proven ability influencing and making decisions cross-functionally in a matrix environment where speed and cultural sensitivity is crucial
Learning Agility- demonstrated curiosity, motivated to develop new skills and knowledge
Develop the analytic process required to optimize post Line Adoption.
Adapt team priorities to respond to customer and business partner needs
Manage specific categories in coordination with a cross functional team and international sourcing partners