Manager, Production & Sourcing, Branded Commerce

The New York Times•New York, NY

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

The New York Times Store is looking for a Production & Sourcing Manager. You will lead end-to-end product development execution from concept through production placement. You will ensure that products are developed, sourced, and delivered on time and within margin targets. You will be the primary bridge between Design and vendor partners, while also identifying new product opportunities and sourcing the best partners to support category expansion. This is a hybrid role based in our New York headquarters, reporting to the Managing Director. You can typically expect to be in the office 3 days per week.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in product development, sourcing, or production within consumer goods
Experience managing the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from concept through production, with vendor coordination
Demonstrated ownership of product costing and margin management, including cost engineering and landed cost analysis
Experience sourcing and managing vendor relationships across multiple product categories

Nice To Haves

Experience in apparel, accessories, or soft goods, with an understanding of materials, construction, and quality standards

Responsibilities

Meet timelines, quality, and margin targets by ensuring lead end-to-end product development execution from concept handoff through bulk production.
Identify and drive new product category opportunities, maintaining a pulse on trends, materials, and manufacturing capabilities to inform product expansion
Define and lead vendor sourcing strategy, building a supplier network across all product categories
Source, vet, and onboard new vendor partners, ensuring agreement on quality, cost, and brand standards
Oversee product costing and margin performance, ensuring all products meet target margins without compromising quality
Manage landed cost calculations (including freight, responsibilities, and packaging) to ensure full cost visibility and accuracy
Find and address margin risks early in the development process, partnering with Design and vendors on cost engineering solutions
Lead cost optimization strategies, including material selection, construction, and bulk production efficiencies
Manage the product development calendar, ensuring cross-functional alignment and on-time delivery across all milestones
Ensure quality standards are met at each stage as you oversee the sampling process from initial development through final approval.
Place and manage all bulk purchase orders according to needs and approved buys from the Managing Director
Track production from order placement through final delivery, resolving risks to timelines or quality
Partner with Operations to ensure smooth handoff from production through inbound logistics and fulfillment
Oversee reporting and visibility into product development timelines, costing, and vendor performance, using data to guide decision-making and continuous improvement
Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.