Manager, Product Development & Sourcing (Beyond Yoga)

Levi Strauss & Co.; Culver City (CA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Product discounts

Job summary

Levi Strauss & Co. in Culver City, CA is seeking a Manager, Product Development & Sourcing to lead the journey from concept to delivery.

You will partner across Sourcing, Production, Design, Merchandising, Planning, and global vendors to shape how products are made and to drive growth. This hybrid role requires 5+ years in product development or supply chain, a Bachelor's degree, and strong collaboration with international partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in product development, sourcing, production, or supply chain within apparel or consumer goods.
• Experience managing full lifecycle from development to delivery.
• Strong vendor negotiations and cost-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development, sourcing, production, and delivery execution across assigned categories.
• Drive product lifecycle management from concept through commercialization, production, and distribution center delivery.
• Build and manage Time & Action calendars, milestone tracking, and workflow processes that support business priorities and delivery commitments.
• Partner with global suppliers and manufacturing partners to execute sourcing strategies and support growth objectives.
• Manage costing, margin optimization, and vendor negotiations across product categories.
• Resolve production, quality, delivery, and execution challenges throughout the product lifecycle.
• Establish processes, operating rhythms, and tools that support an integrated product creation model.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity across PLM, BOM, costing, sample management, and product tracking systems.
• Lead, coach, and prioritize work across Product Development team members.
• Partner across Design, Merchandising, Planning, Logistics, and Leadership teams to drive alignment and decision-making.

Skills

Product development

Sourcing

Production

Supply chain

Vendor negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

PLM systems

Excel

Job description

Company Overview

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Beyond Yoga is a premium active lifestyle brand, female-founded, LA born and bred. Founded in 2005 and grounded in the value of body positivity, Beyond Yoga creates clothing from luxuriously soft, easy to care for fabrics in styles that serve a broad range of workouts and activities. The brand has over 1,218 wholesale accounts across U.S. and international markets and continues to strengthen its market presence through an expanding brick-and-mortar footprint nationwide. Its strong fan base is fueled by enthusiasts of its signature Spacedye fabric and lifestyle essentials including outerwear, lifestyle pants, fleece and beyond. Beyond Yoga seeks to inspire growth in mind, body and in connection with community. In September 2021, we joined Levi Strauss & Co., one of the world's largest brand-name apparel companies and a global leader in jeanswear. Beyond Yoga benefits from our relationship with LS&Co.'s global capabilities. For more information, go to beyondyoga.com.

Position Overview

As Manager, Product Development & Sourcing, you’ll play a key role in bringing Beyond Yoga’s products to life. Partnering across Sourcing, Production, Design, Merchandising, Planning, and global vendors, you’ll lead the product journey from concept to delivery. This is an opportunity to drive how products get made, build strong partnerships, improve processes, and make a direct impact on the future growth of the brand.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development, sourcing, production, and delivery execution across assigned categories.
• Drive product lifecycle management from concept through commercialization, production, and distribution center delivery.
• Build and manage Time & Action calendars, milestone tracking, and workflow processes that support business priorities and delivery commitments.
• Partner with global suppliers and manufacturing partners to execute sourcing strategies and support growth objectives.
• Manage costing, margin optimization, and vendor negotiations across product categories.
• Resolve production, quality, delivery, and execution challenges throughout the product lifecycle.
• Establish processes, operating rhythms, and tools that support an integrated product creation model.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity across PLM, BOM, costing, sample management, and product tracking systems.
• Lead, coach, and prioritize work across Product Development team members.
• Partner across Design, Merchandising, Planning, Logistics, and Leadership teams to drive alignment and decision-making.
• You will report to the Senior Manager, Product Development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product development, sourcing, production, product creation, or supply chain experience within apparel or consumer products.
• Manage products through the full lifecycle from development through production and delivery.
• Navigate partnerships with global suppliers, manufacturers, and import programs.
• Drive costing strategy, vendor negotiations, margin management, and sourcing decisions.
• Build and manage critical paths, Time & Action calendars, and production timelines.
• Improve processes, operating models, and ways of working across teams.
• Lead teams, balance competing priorities, and drive execution against deadlines.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders and facilitate decision-making across multiple partners.
• Utilize PLM systems, product tracking tools, reporting platforms, and Excel to manage business operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Product Development, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field.

Working Arrangements

This is a hybrid work schedule based in our Culver City, CA headquarters. You will be expected in office 3 days per week typically Tuesday-Thursday. Note, time in office can vary depending on business needs.

Compensation

The expected starting salary range for this role is $92,000 - $120,000 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.

Benefits

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes base pay, incentive plans, 401(k) matching, paid leave, health insurance, product discounts, and more designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending on the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request.

Equal Opportunity / Diversity Statement

Levi Strauss & Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must not require current or future employment visa sponsorship. The company does not participate in the H-1B cap lottery or sponsor initial employment visas. Candidates with an existing H-1B visa that is eligible for transfer may be considered. EOE M/F/Disability/Vets

Job Details

Location: USA, Culver City, Beyond Yoga HQ

Employment Type: FULL TIME/PART TIME Full time

Fill Date: This position is expected to be filled by 01/17/2027.

Company Culture

Our common thread: We're originals. From day one, we've been doing it our way — creating our own drumbeat and building something that's different from the rest. That's why we're looking for people who are excited about finding their career fit and transforming the future. Because at Levi Strauss & Co., you can do what you love while staying true to who you are.