Manager, Product Development & Sourcing (Beyond Yoga)

Levi Strauss & Co.•Culver City, CA

10d•$92,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Product Development & Sourcing will lead end-to-end product development, sourcing, production, and delivery execution across assigned categories for Beyond Yoga. The role manages the product lifecycle from concept through commercialization, production, and distribution center delivery, while coordinating with Sourcing, Production, Design, Merchandising, Planning, Logistics, Leadership, and global vendors. The manager will develop and maintain Time & Action calendars, milestone tracking, and workflow processes; support sourcing strategies and growth objectives with global suppliers and manufacturing partners; manage costing, margin optimization, and vendor negotiations; and resolve production, quality, delivery, and execution challenges. The role will establish processes and operating rhythms for an integrated product creation model, maintain accurate PLM, BOM, costing, sample management, and product tracking information, and lead and prioritize the work of Product Development team members. The position reports to the Senior Manager, Product Development. This is a hybrid role based at Beyond Yoga's Culver City, California headquarters, with an expected in-office schedule of three days per week, typically Tuesday through Thursday. Time in the office may vary based on business needs. The expected starting salary range is $92,000–$120,000 per year. The role is full-time.

Requirements

At least 5 years of product development, sourcing, production, product creation, or supply chain experience within apparel or consumer products.
Experience managing products through the full lifecycle from development through production and delivery.
Ability to navigate partnerships with global suppliers, manufacturers, and import programs.
Ability to drive costing strategy, vendor negotiations, margin management, and sourcing decisions.
Experience building and managing critical paths, Time & Action calendars, and production timelines.
Ability to improve processes, operating models, and ways of working across teams.
Ability to lead teams, balance competing priorities, and drive execution against deadlines.
Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and facilitate decision-making across multiple partners.
Experience using 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.
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.

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.