• Own execution of product development with guidance from the Sourcing Manager, serving as a key liaison between Design, Merchants, and suppliers.
• Manage time and action calendars, including negotiating and analyzing vendor lead times to maximize flexibility and speed.
• Analyze and negotiate product costing, cost breakdowns, and minimum order quantity (MOQ) requirements.
• Support sourcing strategy for assigned categories, including identifying opportunities for new suppliers, factories, or markets.
• Assist with counter‑sourcing and development initiatives to maintain competitive cost and lead times.
• Partner cross‑functionally to resolve development and production issues.
• Participate in weekly Omni meetings to surface issues and drive resolution.
• Validate and coordinate liabilities and debit notes with internal partners.
• Support quality assurance by reviewing product testing reports and attending fittings as needed.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, apparel/retail merchandising, business, marketing or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in sourcing, product development, or related area.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to prioritize work and operate independently while collaborating across teams.
• Proven experience building long‑term supplier relationships and negotiating strategic agreements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with PLM and business systems preferred.
• Knowledge of garment construction and production is a plus.