Sr. Manager, Sourcing & Product Development

Duluth Trading Company•Mount Horeb, WI

6d•$105,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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
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