EXPRESS · 3 hours ago
Senior Product Development Coordinator
Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide. The role involves leading product development for apparel categories, collaborating with various teams to ensure aesthetic and cost requirements are met while managing supplier relationships and timelines.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionRetail
No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Experience: 5-7 years of experience, product development/sourcing experience preferably within an apparel retail organization
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
Company
EXPRESS
Express is a specialty apparel and accessory retailer offering both women and men's merchandise.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$164.84MKey Investors
WHP GlobalSycamore Ventures
2022-12-08Post Ipo Equity· $24.84M
2021-01-14Post Ipo Debt· $140M
2010-05-13IPO
Leadership Team
Stewart Glendinning
Chief Executive Officer
Joanie Rogan
EA to EVP/CMO ~ SVP Omni-channel Experience & Operations ~ SVP Creative ~ VP Brand Marketing
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