Ensure all product briefs are executed and sample making milestones are achieved in a fast‑paced creation process, establishing better working practices to advance processes.
Drive collaboration with Global Lifestyle footwear Creation Centers, Design, Development, Sourcing, and T1/T2 suppliers.
Build close working relationships with T1 factories and suppliers to generate new working practices that advance delivery against timelines.
Manage and develop relations with the T2 supply base to support localization, speed to market, meet material pricing targets, and ensure materials quality.
Innovate across lifestyle footwear needs such as product constructions, comfort concepts, materials, product closures, seasonal executions, and solutions.
Research and formulate options to deliver improved price‑to‑value outcomes.
Devis and drive the product process, leveraging category sourcing strategy to deliver gross margin and profitability objectives.
Nurture, guide, and challenge cross‑functional departments to ensure product excellence.
Develop and improve processes with a goal to drive leading product process with speed and efficiency, always innovating with speed and flexibility.
Generate and provide technical support and training for junior members within the organization.
Yêu cầu
College or university degree.
Minimum 5 years related experience.
Equivalent education and/or experience may be substituted for a degree.
Experience in Footwear Development and Sourcing is a necessity; marketing experience is an advantage.
Ensure all product briefs are executed and sample making milestones are achieved in a fast‑paced creation process, establishing better working practices to advance processes.
Drive collaboration with Global Lifestyle footwear Creation Centers, Design, Development, Sourcing, and T1/T2 suppliers.
Build close working relationships with T1 factories and suppliers to generate new working practices that advance delivery against timelines.
Manage and develop relations with the T2 supply base to support localization, speed to market, meet material pricing targets, and ensure materials quality.
Innovate across lifestyle footwear needs such as product constructions, comfort concepts, materials, product closures, seasonal executions, and solutions.
Research and formulate options to deliver improved price‑to‑value outcomes.
Devis and drive the product process, leveraging category sourcing strategy to deliver gross margin and profitability objectives.
Nurture, guide, and challenge cross‑functional departments to ensure product excellence.
Develop and improve processes with a goal to drive leading product process with speed and efficiency, always innovating with speed and flexibility.
Generate and provide technical support and training for junior members within the organization.
Yêu cầu
College or university degree.
Minimum 5 years related experience.
Equivalent education and/or experience may be substituted for a degree.
Experience in Footwear Development and Sourcing is a necessity; marketing experience is an advantage.