Kitchen & Cleaning Product Leader: Sourcing & Strategy

Truststone Group, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Truststone Group, LLC, a New York-based wholesale and design company, seeks a Product & Sourcing Manager to own the Kitchen and Cleaning categories from concept through production, shaping a competitive, trend-forward product line.

You will lead cross-functional teams, source from overseas factories (primarily Asia), negotiate MOQs and timelines, and travel internationally to meet partners and attend trade shows. 5+ years in consumer goods is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product development, sourcing, or category management within consumer goods
• Direct experience in Kitchen and/or Cleaning categories strongly preferred
• Background working with mass market or off-price retail channels
• Strong understanding of product trends, retail dynamics, and consumer demand
• Experience sourcing and developing products with overseas manufacturers
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and multitasking skills
• Strong negotiation and communication abilities
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed

Responsibilities

• Own the Kitchen and Cleaning categories from concept through production
• Build and maintain a complete and competitive product assortment across subcategories
• Ensure the product line reflects current trends and customer demand
• Identify gaps in the assortment and develop new products to fill those needs
• Conduct ongoing market research to stay ahead of emerging trends
• Visit retail stores and competitors to analyze product offerings and positioning
• Translate market insights into actionable product development and sourcing strategies
• Source products and materials from overseas factories, primarily in Asia
• Maintain communication with suppliers to identify new product opportunities
• Vet and evaluate factories for quality, reliability, and cost efficiency
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, and timelines to align with business goals
• Analyze category performance and identify opportunities to grow revenue
• Align product strategy with customer and buyer needs
• Collaborate with sales, sourcing, production, and compliance teams

Job description

Truststone Group, LLC, a New York-based wholesale and design company, seeks a Product & Sourcing Manager to own the Kitchen and Cleaning categories from concept through production, shaping a competitive, trend-forward product line.

You will lead cross-functional teams, source from overseas factories (primarily Asia), negotiate MOQs and timelines, and travel internationally to meet partners and attend trade shows. 5+ years in consumer goods is preferred.