Sr. Product Development Coordinator
Current- Facilitate and execute Design’s vision through the appropriate allocation of product and the sourcing of materials which deliver the right aesthetic while meeting product margin and timing requirements- Achieve seasonal calendar actualization as outlined by the Brand Sourcing Directors- Develop relationships with supplier base to ensure alignment of category business needs and successful business partnerships- Attend Trend and Sketch Review meetings to understand and clarify Design’s intention, tone, and important style aspects. - Collaborate with Fabric Manager and Brand Production Category Managers to develop category strategy for the season- Own individual style development, insuring all styles serve up Design’s vision while also delivering the quality and cost the Brand requires- Analyze and identify opportunities for Merchant to improve adoption rates and approved style count targets as dictated by seasonal line plan. - Support Merchant’s business requirements by aligning product category needs, and update and communicate all style, cost, and delivery changes- Coordinate with Fabric Manager, Creative Design, and Technical Design on category development process, including research of pre-style development, tracking and review of pre-style packages, ensuring compliance of product within category to internal testing standards, and managing sample evaluation, accuracy, and quality- Collaborate with Technical Design on engineering options for category target costs and minimums, required lead times, and final IMU, with the goal of driving speed, sales, and financial results- Transition adopted styles to Production Category Managers, including approval target dates, status, and production concerns.
