Sr Product Development Coordinator

Phoenix Retail Job Opportunity

Phoenix Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide. Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at www.express.com and www.bonobos.com.

Position Overview

Work directly with partners in Design, Fabric R&D, Technical Design, Merchandising and Production to understand, interpret and guide to execute key seasonal developments that meet aesthetic requirements and are in line with company sourcing strategy, cost targets, quality and testing standards. Must have core understanding and experience to connect the dots on all aspects of fabric and garment manufacturing. Will influence, organize, manage and communicate effectively to insure strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, own, and execute product development of assigned apparel product categories

Clear understanding of product construction to guide Design team in style development that meets the intended aesthetic and supports departmental financial architecture.

Collaborate with Fabric R&D to guide new fabric development within the sourcing strategy and supports departmental GBB architecture.

Demonstrate proficiency in product costing and cost engineering to influence design and cross functional teams as needed to meet critical cost deliverables.

Own development allocation with suppliers in alignment with seasonal sourcing strategy.

Initiate, request and manage all development samples for product category to ensure on time delivery.

Liaison between Design, Fabric R&D and Suppliers - communicating standards, monitoring development, and troubleshooting challenges

Participate in Key Seasonal Milestone meetings with Design, Merchants, Fabric R&D and Production.

Use critical thinking and problem solving skills to identify solutions with cross functional teams to gain forward alignment on any potential production, quality, and cost issues

Manage daily communication with overseas suppliers. Own vendor & factory relationships in the development cycle including on-boarding, in season feedback, and hind sighting.

Establish process disciplines to ensure continuity and clarity.

Participate in Go-To-Market milestone meetings including travel to New York office as well as overseas as needed.

Manage data entry and reporting that supports the seasonal sample development, communicate sample status to leaders

Ensure on time sample delivery for Seasonal Style Assortment meeting where style selections are finalized

Inspire, motivate, and develop talent. Assess and provide regular performance feedback against company goals and values to prepare themselves and team for challenges.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Experience: 5-7 years of experience, product development/sourcing experience preferably within an apparel retail organization

Critical Skills & Attributes

Self-motivated and self-directed with continuous desire to learn and grow.

Can build & maintain productive and collaborative relationships with internal & external partners.

Flexible and agile learner able to adapt to the changing needs of the business

Exceptional time management and organizational skills with ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Proactive problem solver able to trouble shoot and/or escalate issues effectively.

Sense of urgency with creative problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of supporting a team environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Google Suite: Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Slides

Knowledge of apparel production and related processes