Senior Product Developer - Lingerie and Apparel

Victoria's Secret•New York, NY

68d

About The Position

Our Production & Sourcing teams source the raw materials that go into all of our brand products and packaging. Materials are sourced from around the world and we manage production in factories in the U.S. and across the Far East. Victoria's Secret was the first organization to master the art of speed sourcing - bringing products from concept to stores so fast it made the retail world's collective head spin. We were the best then … and we're still at the top after all these years. The Sr. Product Developer is an entry level manager responsible for owning specific category/categories. They partner with design, technical design and manufacturing to develop and execute product consistent with design's vision and the Brand's global sourcing strategy. The Senior Product Developer manages the development and execution of products from design intent through bulk production, with a focus on on-time, quality, deliveries at the right cost, with the required speed and flexibility in support of the brand strategy. This role requires a high level of influence with global cross functional partners. At Victoria's Secret & Co, you'll join a world-leading specialty retail brand recognized globally for innovation and excellence in lingerie and fashion. You'll work alongside industry leaders to set the standard for what a retail brand can achieve, placing customers at the center of everything we do to create products and experiences that bring them joy. We believe everyone deserves a place where they truly belong. We celebrate individuality and know that your passion, experience, and unique perspective strengthen our team and business. Here, you'll be empowered to perform, grow, and engage through unmatched opportunities to develop your skills, gain real-world experience, and learn from the best in the business.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, Retail Merchandising, Supply Chain/Logistics or related area
6-8 years related experience
Demonstrate strong, consistent problem solving abilities and result-driven communication with business partners
Keen written, verbal and electronic communication skills, computer proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Ability to be a team player and foster a commitment to teamwork with other associates
Ability to communicate design aesthetic direction to vendors/regional offices
Knowledge and experience with overseas vendors (preferably Far East), to include at least one factory visit experience
Working knowledge of bulk garment production process
Understanding of garment cost engineering methods
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite; proven Excel skills required
Demonstrated influencing and negotiation skills
Effective time management, scheduling, and organizational skills
Detail oriented with strong multi-tasking skills
Ability to work well with ambiguity, and long-distance cross-functional teams (independent - multiple locations)
Ability to work in a team environment and partner cross functionally.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of Flex PLM, preferred
Previous management or supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Create and organize sample tracking log
Tracking and checking in samples
Organizing and distributing samples
Ensure charts are being updated by region
Ownership of accuracy of information
Work with region to get ETA's
Risk assessment & trouble shooting issues
Check samples for accuracy
Work w/ design on sample accuracy call out
Work w/ region on sample accuracy & quality call outs
Prioritize samples by level of importance
Manage sampling needs of design and merchants
Trouble shoot improvement findings from w/t w/ tech
Takes on proactive approach to avoiding sample delays
May pre-Positions Raw Materials with Suppliers
May facilitate Pre-Positioned Raw Material delivery to vendors as needed
Makes decisions on acceptable substitute materials for sampling
Oversee progress
Manage work load of sampling needs from design and merchants
Monitor all samples in development for factory base and adjust allocations as needed
Data Entry
CC Chart Maintenance
Report Running
CC Chart updates
Validation of work on CC Charts
Check accuracy of BOM content
BOM updates and maintenance
Ownership of total process to get info into system
Ownership of timing to get system work completed
Ownership to manage system cross functional work flow
Oversee workload
Lead hindsight on process & improvement projects
Make sure team is fully supported and bubble up any risks to business
Trouble shoots and manages resolutions to system errors that create issues in bulk
Set up and organize cost chart
Gather costing information
Check cost against previous delivery of product
Negotiate costs
Work with design to suggest alternate options
Call out margin challenges to manager
Review h/o vs suggested retail & analyze possibility
Recommend dual source to P&S for best costing
Work with Design & Vendors to suggest alternative cost options
Calls out margin challenged styles to group in high level meetings such as design review and style review
Runs costing meetings with design and merchandising
Analyze hand off with team to ensure it is within price structure
Drives detailed recommends for re-engineering needs
Focus on and partners with Textile team regarding target RM and trim cost structure to develop garments into
Suggests & Influence proper factory for execution
Analyze hand off with team to ensure development in target retail
Lead analysis of process and work in hindsight to improve
Trouble shoot and remove roadblocks to execute tech pack requirements
Review proto samples to ensure accuracy to tech pack requirements
Makes necessary callouts to design leads on where they are landing on development #s
Monitor and make sure PD and design teams are hitting deliverables on time
Manage to the amount of change and chase
Keep cross functional teams within process guidelines
T&A management
Manage change w/in process but outside timeline and guidelines
Trouble shoot with region on how to make request possible
Run change meetings when needed
Evaluates against target ratio
Evaluates against previous season ratio
Risk Assess over development
Reports out metrics to leadership
Attends and makes recommendations
Sometimes attends based on product risk and bulk needs
Cross Functional Team Meetings
Brand specific Milestone Meetings
Assist/train new hires in onboarding phase
Participate in interview process to select new hires
Talent development of direct reports:
Mentorship
Hiring
Onboarding