Manager, Merchandising (Product Development)

Work across multiple product categories from lingerie, apparel, sleep, swim and accessories.

Provide direction to cross-functional teams (CFTs) in assessing product construction based on fabrics, trims and treatments, and in building the Smart product to achieve the aesthetics and margin goals. 

Assess risks & propose solutions to mitigate any risks regarding quality, vendors and suppliers capability and capacity at the early development stage. 

Monitor the style allocation to make sure the right product at the right vendors per aligned sourcing strategy.

Organize and facilitate effective design trips. Monitor post-trip follow-up, remove any roadblock on sampling and costing.

Partner with region design tech on complex garment styles.  

Monitor the number of developments and call out for support. 

Drive Calendars/GNG/CGL for new styles.

Implement fact-based costing on cost architecture building and cost negotiations, coach/calibrate the team and vendors on fact-based costing and sensitivity on cost drivers. 

Evaluate different cost options and make recommendations to achieve the business goals. 

Support the team on costing negotiations with vendors.

Spend time with the team at the development centers and manufacturing sites to build strong manufacturing and product knowledge.

Work with Product Development & CFTs to drive seasonal development allocation strategy to balance capability, capacity, costs, quality & sourcing strategy. Drive conversations with vendors/suppliers/PD/CFT for alignment. Come up with solutions to resolve issues.