Product Development Manager

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New York is seeking an experienced Senior Product Development and Sourcing Lead to oversee the end-to-end PD and production process for assigned brands from initial sourcing through bulk production.

You will work with overseas vendors, negotiate costs to hit margin targets, manage timelines with time-and-action calendars, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver quality garments on schedule while staying compliant with customer requirements.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years experience in sleepwear or apparel
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong knowledge of apparel construction, fabrics, trims, and garment manufacturing
• International vendor experience is a plus
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (1–2x/year)
• Excellent verbal and written communication with cross-functional collaboration
• Team-player with leadership ability
• Detail-oriented with organizational and analytical skills
• Desire to learn and grow with the company

Responsibilities

• Oversee PD and production from sourcing through bulk production
• Develop and negotiate product costing with overseas vendors to hit margin targets
• Analyze cost breakdowns and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Collaborate with Director of Product Development on sourcing plans and vendor performance
• Create time-and-action calendars and oversee follow-through
• Ensure timely delivery based on calendars and inventory needs
• Manage daily communication with overseas manufacturers and production offices
• Attend fittings with Design and Tech teams to ensure costing and delivery requirements
• Determine sourcing strategy and allocate production across factories
• Launch new customer accounts or licensed brands
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements
• Manage direct reports and lead teams
• Initiate and lead cross-functional internal meetings
• Participate in projects and large company initiatives
• Problem-solve independently with internal and external factors

Skills

Product Development

Apparel Construction

Vendor Management

Cost Analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Job description

• Independently oversee entire PD and production process for assigned brands, categories, and customers from initial sourcing through bulk production
• Develop and negotiate product costing with overseas vendors to achieve margin targets while maintaining quality standards
• Analyze cost breakdowns and identify opportunities for cost savings through sourcing, material, and construction alternatives
• Regularly collaborate with Director of Product Development on sourcing plans and vendor performance
• Create time-and-action calendars and oversee follow through
• Ensure timely delivery of merchandise based on time and action calendars and company inventory needs
• Manage daily communication with overseas manufacturers and production offices
• Attend fittings with Design and Tech teams to ensure costing and delivery requirements are maintained
• Determine sourcing strategy and allocate production across factories based on costing, capacity, quality performance, and delivery capabilities
• Spearhead launch of new customer accounts and/or licensed brands
• Ability to ensure compliance with customer requirements
• Manage one or more direct reports, delegate work appropriately, and oversee team growth
• Initiate and lead cross functional internal meetings
• Willingness to participate in projects and large company initiatives
• Ability to creatively and independently problem solve with respect to internal and external factors

Requirements

• 7-10 years relevant experience in sleepwear or other apparel categories
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong knowledge of apparel construction, fabrics, trims, and garment manufacturing
• Clubs and/or off-price market experience is a huge plus
• Experienced in working with international vendors and maintaining positive and professional relationships with all partners—vendors, customers, and internal partners
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (approximately 1-2x/year)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated strong cross-functional collaborative skills
• A team-player with an affinity and ability to lead others
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills to support problem solving in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Seeking a person with the desire to learn and grow with the company.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in overseeing product development and production processes, with a strong focus on apparel construction, vendor management, and cost analysis. Proven ability to lead teams, ensure compliance, and maintain effective communication across cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Product Development Management
• Apparel Construction Knowledge
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Cost Analysis and Negotiation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Product Costing
• Sourcing Strategy
• Garment Manufacturing
• Time-and-Action Calendars
• Cost Breakdown Analysis
• Quality Standards Maintenance
• Detail-Oriented Problem Solving
• Team Leadership
• Analytical Skills
• Organizational Skills

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Team Player
• Collaborative Skills
• Creativity in Problem Solving
• Willingness to Learn and Grow

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

• Sleepwear
• Apparel Categories
• Clubs Market Experience
• Off-Price Market Experience
• International Vendor Experience
• Customer Requirements Compliance