• Negotiate appropriate costs and deliverables with sourcing partners to ensure the best profit margin for the products are achieved; ensures tech pack turnovers to sourcing partners and factories.
• Manage production process from point of conception to finished product.
• Work closely with buyers and product development team to ensure buyer's vision of product is achieved during the sourcing process; follow up with design team on technical design package and chart production flow; communicate with the vendors to make accurate counter samples.
• Obtain approvals for fabric, lab dip, and trims.
• Handle on-going communication with sourcing partners and resolve all production issues through teaming with appropriate business partners.
• Communicate with related business partners regarding product development progress for the assigned categories; alert the partners of any unexpected issues and negotiate resolution with factories.
• Ensure the production calendar is updated and monitored.
• Liaison with Import, Vendor Relations, and Traffic teams to ensure inbound merchandise is properly coordinated for on-time delivery.

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma required, Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Three (3) years of product development experience in retail or wholesale with overseas offices.
• Knowledge of technical design, fabric, yarns, knit and woven construction.
• Knowledge of print techniques.
• Experience with duties and import limitations.
• Knowledge of time and action and production calendars.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Illustrates a dedication to meeting requirements of internal and external customers, responding to all customer requests promptly and thoroughly.
• Strong communication skills including ability to work in a team environment, give honest, direct feedback and is a solid verbal and written communicator.
• Meets deadlines, prioritizes appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressure.
• Is accountable for results, approaches obstacles proactively and looks for ways to resolve problems and issues.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook (Microsoft Office Suite).

• A culture where people are accepted and encouraged to be who they are.
• Competitive compensation, 401k with company matching contribution, plus potential to earn company performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive wellness package including, medical, dental, vision, and Flexible Spending Account
• Generous 50% employee discount and access to employee-only sales.
• Support the causes you’re passionate about. We pay you up to 32 hours annually for volunteering your time in the community.
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Aimed at helping employees address a variety of personal and family issues including legal financial consultations, mental health services and more.
• Discounts on cell phones, and computer purchases, entertainment tickets and more.
• Pet insurance for your fur babies.
• Work and learn alongside industry-leading executives while making huge strides in impacting the lives of women.
• You’ll be challenged and grow. Opportunity for upward mobility is available at all levels of the organization.