Manage the fabric / product / vendor development process (P2M) in a timely manner (development sampling, initial costs, negotiation/ production & capacity planning to meets the design aesthetic as well as commercially acceptable quality standards)
Manage relationships with mills/vendors and support vendor allocation & aggregated costing along with overall capacity planning aligned to the cost targets to drive competitive advantage
Partner with mills/vendors to drive innovation initiatives and superior quality while resolving any fabric/product and quality issues pro actively
Onboard new mills/vendors and provide training to existing mills/vendors along with supporting the evaluation process
Look for opportunities for continuous improvement in fabric/product/vendor development, process management and overall sourcing procedures
Develop communication skills to exchange complex information
Manage projects and program execution within area of specialty and ensures quality of work
Proven success in applying fully functional professional knowledge in global fabric/product/vendor development and understands design, merchandising, and global sourcing landscape
Ability to drive results through planning and prioritizing along with influencing others and providing recommendations & solutions
Anticipate operational/program issues and develops preventative measures