Sr. Manager, Sourcing & Product Development

Duluth Trading Company; Blanchardville (WI); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

401(k) employer match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Duluth Trading Company is seeking a Senior Product Development & Sourcing Manager to drive global sourcing strategies, oversee costing, vendor onboarding, and supplier collaborations.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage complex projects across the product lifecycle, and ensure on-time deliveries while partnering with our Hong Kong team to align priorities. The role is based near Madison, WI with a hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in related field.
• Experience leading product development and sourcing processes across lifecycle.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and cost-detail capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage direct reports and mentor teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage assigned product categories and lead teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, design, and suppliers.
• Develop and execute product development and sourcing strategies.
• Perform detailed cost analyses to optimize value.
• Onboard new vendors to support business needs.
• Drive vendor allocation decisions for categories.
• Oversee costing and sampling for categories and reports from reports.
• Ensure development timelines are met and tracked.
• Coordinate with Hong Kong sourcing team on priorities and alignment.
• Monitor sourcing metrics and report on performance.
• Resolve development issues with international partners.
• Manage photo sample process and monitor on-time rates and charges.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Cost analysis

Vendor management

Negotiation

Communication

Strategic thinking

Time management

Independent work

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Fabric & garment knowledge

Product cost details

Excel skills

PLM system

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Design, or Product Development

Tools

MS Office

PLM system

Job description

Position Overview

The Senior Product Development & Sourcing Manager drives global sourcing strategies to deliver optimal value, quality, cost-efficiency, and on-time deliveries. They collaborate with cross-functional partners to execute product development and production across the product life cycle. This role oversees day-to-day functions—including complex costing, vendor allocation, and sample management—while partnering with the Director of Sourcing to shape department strategy and onboard new vendors.

Position Details

Work Environment:At Duluth Trading Company, we value face-to-face interactions that foster our culture of learning, creativity, and teamwork. The role is based at our headquarters near Madison, WI. You will work in the office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work from home on Fridays if you prefer.

What You’ll Do

• Directly own and manage assigned product categories while leading, mentoring, and overseeing the categories, systems, and projects of direct reports.
• Build partnerships and collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, design, tech design, planning, and suppliers.
• Propose, lead, and execute product development and sourcing strategies.
• Conduct detailed cost analyses.
• Vet and onboard new vendors to support business needs.
• Drive vendor allocation decisions.
• Oversee product costing and sampling processes for assigned categories, as well as for categories managed by direct reports.
• Ensure compliance with all development timelines.
• Facilitate regular touchpoints with the Hong Kong sourcing team to ensure continuous alignment on strategic business needs and shifting priorities.
• Monitor and report on key sourcing metrics.
• Address and resolve development issues with Hong Kong partners.
• Manage the photo sample process, including monitoring on-time rates and supplier charges.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Design, or Product Development

Equivalent work experience will be considered

• 7+ years of experience
• 3+ years of management experience
• Thorough understanding of the development process
• Strong coaching skills, experience managing direct reports
• Exceptional presenting and influencing skill set & ability to lead meetings
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Advanced analytical & negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills
• In-depth knowledge & understanding of fabric and garment construction; expertise in product cost details
• Strategic and critical thinking
• Solution-oriented and customer-focused
• Proficient MS Office skills, excellent Excel skills
• Experience with a PLM system
• Experience traveling and working directly with international agents, vendors and factories
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Leadership Competencies:
• Leading Self:
• Leading Others:
• Inspiring Trust
• Adaptability
• Mature Confidence
• Career and Self Development
• Driving Execution
• Building Organizational Relationships
• Empowering Others
• Fostering Open Dialogue
• Attracting & Developing Talent
• Leadership Versatility

Physical Environment & Travel Expectations

Travel is required for less than 10% of company-related meetings, programs, and/or events

Sitting is required for 90% of working hours

Standing is required for 10% of working hours

Continuous arm, hand, and wrist movement (ie: typing)

Occasional reaching, twisting, and bending

Noise level no greater than casual conversation

Ability to perform work in cubicle workstations or an office setting

Work in temperatures ranging from 65 - 75 degrees

Duluth Headquarters Benefits and Perks

• Multiple Medical plan options
• Dental & Vision plans
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account including company contributions
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Company paid Short-Term Disability
• Other various voluntary benefits including: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long-Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Parental Leave
• Paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
• Paid Time Off: take it as you need it policy for exempt employees
• Daily pay available
• 40% Employee Discount
• Flexible Fridays
• Onsite fitness center

Position Compensation Outline

Compensation Range: $105,000 to $130,000/year

This position is eligible to participate in the company bonus program.

Compensation listed is for the full-time position at this specific location and is based on several factors, including experience, and qualifications. Benefits and perks may have eligibility requirements and are subject to change.

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The responsibilities outlined in this position description are a guideline for the general duties of the position and are not exhaustive of all duties inherent in the job.

Duluth Trading Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

About Duluth Trading Company

Started in 1989, Duluth Trading Company exists to enable hard-working individuals to take on life with their own two hands. Folks that revel in doing it the hard way and celebrate finding a better way. We seek talented individuals who share these beliefs and are excited to further the Duluth Trading legacy with a digital-first mindset, always moving forward and always innovating.

From ingenious Duluth workwear, to comfortably capable Buck Naked Underwear, to outside-embracing AKHG, it’s all about the innovative gear and gadgets that equip customers for a more hands-on way of life.

Top-notch quality, immersive storytelling, outstanding customer service, and the shared belief that the go-all-in-and-dig-deep spirit exists with everyone are what sets Duluth Trading Co. apart. We seek talented folks looking to be part of a can-do team that’s hellbent on helping the world to gear up, get its hands dirty, and do.