You’ll love it because you will…
Manage product life cycle from concept ideation to final garment delivery through...
- Executing and delivering on all key T&A dates and development deadlines (protos, fits, commit dates, production start dates, etc.)
- Analyze costing during development process and final price negotiations
- Attend fit sessions from concept to TOP approval
- Partner cross functionally for garment construction reviews and final approvals prior to production
- Lead weekly Cross Functional Team meetings
- Collaborate with cross functional teams (Design, Tech Design, Merchandising, Materials & Color, QA, Planning) to achieve product development milestones, margin goals, and to resolve issues as they arise
- Deliver all development samples on time for line reviews, from concept through adoption, that meet cost and aesthetic expectations
- Manage Purchase Order process to ensure product is ordered, produced and shipped on time.
Support sourcing strategy and own daily vendor management by...
- Communicating with and managing factory relationships, capacity planning, forecasting, and seasonal projections
- Onboard new vendors to Spanx requirements at each stage of development, production, packing and shipping
- Work with leader on vendor allocation for all new product development
- Maintain up to date knowledge of issues affecting sourcing strategy: FTAs, tariff changes, country/region instability, and other social/political issues
We require…
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience in production/sourcing role
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
- Understanding of product development, production, garment construction, garment costing, and fabric construction
- Experience with bras, hosiery and/or underwear preferred
- Results focused with strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize workload for self and others, with effective time management skills to deliver quality work in a timely manner
- Creative problem solver and strategic thinker that proactively seeks opportunities to drive positive change
- Ability to provide cross-functional leadership and influence peers in terms of calendar and problem solving
- Clear communicator with ability to adapt to different situations and personalities to cater information to audience to cultivate solutions
- Intermediate/advanced skills in Microsoft Suite (Office, Excel)
- Experience with international travel to garment factories and fabric mills
- Prior supervisory experience preferred
Spanx is proud of our continued Progressive People Practices…
- Company Healthcare Plan: $0.00 out of pocket (Employee only benefit)
Fertility testing and treatment are included in Spanx’s medical plans, even without the diagnosis of infertility.
- Parental Leave Policy: Primary caregiver receives 16 weeks AND will have the option to work a half-time schedule (20 hours per week) for up to four additional weeks with full-time (40 hours per week) pay.
- Mental Health Days: 10 days
- 401K: Matched up to 4% with immediate vesting.
- PTO & Company Holidays: PLUS two full weeks of companywide closures (one in the Spring; one between Christmas and NYE)
- Flex Friday: Year-round half day Fridays!
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
