Haddad Brands is looking for a Senior Product Development Manager to oversee the product development process for a specific brand. You will work cross-functionally with design, sourcing, and suppliers to develop fabrics and washes, manage timelines and costs, and bring products from concept through production.
What You'll Do
- Manage wash and fabric development with factories and sample room to shorten lead time.
- Conduct market research and identify current trends and competitive data related to fabric and wash.
- Source seasonal design requests (fabric, trim & wash) with appropriate suppliers to offer solutions within sourcing and pricing matrices.
- Attend all industry-related trade and fabric shows.
- Analyze fabric needs across the brand and make recommendations to leverage qualities across styles.
- Evolve and develop the materials supplier base to support sourcing goals.
- Ensure material development milestones and calendar dates are met.
- Maintain PLM library for fabric and wash.
- Negotiate fabric prices with mills to meet financial goals.
- Partner with the Brand Management team to identify key fabrics to maximize volume.
- Maintain a fabric library and wash standards to support seasonal inspiration and production approvals.
- Travel as needed overseas to mills and factories.
- Monitor and track development and costing from all suppliers to ensure timely handoff.
- Handle special projects as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Trade or Business, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Sourcing or Supply Chain Management within the fashion industry.
- Proven ability to work with international business partners to drive results.
- Ability to travel as needed (up to 40%).
- Excellent organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
- Advanced knowledge of AS400.
Technical Stack
- AS400
Team & Environment
You will work cross-functionally with design, sourcing, and suppliers.
Work Mode
This role is onsite.
