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NANapapijiri

Head of Product Development and Materials(m/w/x)

Stabio
Full-timeOn-siteExperienced

Overseeing apparel development for outdoor apparel, aligning brand direction with sourcing and quality. Extended product development experience with Asian production and cut/sewn categories required. 50% discount on VF brands, on-site gym.

Requirements

  • Extended and solid experience in Product Development
  • Strong knowledge of product development processes
  • Experience with Asian based production and cut/sewn category
  • Strong project planning and management skills
  • Ability to develop and manage multiple timelines and deadlines
  • Experience with Product Data Management systems (ie. Enovia) preferred
  • Ability to create strong, collaborative and supportive work culture
  • Ability to help people achieve objectives and fulfil job expectations
  • Strong project planning and management skills
  • Ability to develop and manage multiple timelines and deadlines
  • Ability to create strong, collaborative and supportive work culture
  • Ability to help people achieve objectives and fulfil job expectations

Tasks

  • Oversee apparel development organization
  • Align seasonal brand direction, business priorities, sourcing, and quality
  • Guide product creation calendar
  • Deliver against design intent, quality, margin, and timeline
  • Inspire and lead your team
  • Provide coaching and guidance
  • Collaborate with Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Innovation leaders
  • Maximize efficiency in calendar adherence, margin, quality, and delivery
  • Develop product category strategies
  • Align strategies with brand objectives, sourcing, and quality
  • Identify opportunities to expand commercial growth
  • Build and manage Product Development and Material strategies
  • Ensure effective implementation across teams and vendors
  • Define and manage the operating budget
  • Balance innovation with cost efficiency
  • Partner with Operations and Commercial functions
  • Implement and monitor product development programs
  • Manage raw material commercialization, fit, calendar, and color adherence
  • Lead brand product innovation
  • Research new materials, technologies, and product functionalities
  • Provide trend guidelines to Design, Material, and Merchandising teams
  • Ensure accuracy of product specifications
  • Analyze global market trends and drivers
  • Inform product strategies with market insights
  • Provide insights to Product, Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing teams
  • Improve product plans and go-to-market tools
  • Leverage brand DNA for consumer trends
  • Ensure team compliance with seasonal timelines
  • Recommend calendar adjustments
  • Manage seasonal product workflow
  • Collaborate with sourcing on vendor allocation and pricing
  • Optimize production issues
  • Deliver targets in gross margin, efficiency, and cost savings
  • Lead, coach, and develop Product Development and Materials teams
  • Foster collaboration and high performance
  • Unlock and build digital product creation processes
  • Champion a culture of innovation and accountability
  • Champion continuous improvement

Work Experience

  • approx. 1 - 4 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degreeOR
  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • Enovia

Benefits

Informal Culture

  • Supportive feedback-based culture
  • Inclusive international environment

Healthcare & Fitness

  • On-site gym
  • Health and well-being initiatives

Corporate Discounts

  • 50% discount card on VF brands

Snacks & Drinks

  • Complimentary hot drinks
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