Leads and manages a team of product developers to complete the footwear product creation process
Actively monitors development calendars to ensure deadlines, costing KPI and quality standards are met
Acts as an advocate for footwear product integrity by working closely with Business Units, Design, Tier 1 suppliers, Liaison Office’s (LO) to uphold quality standards and achieve BU and GOPs strategy and targets
Support the Sourcing & Development organization to implement and develop the strategic BU direction and ensure cross-functional alignment within the Creation teams
Ensure achievement of OKR (Objectives & Key Results) set by the BU through partnership with Marketing and Design
Identify new business opportunities and drive key product and/or process innovations
Manage the material development and costing related aspects in cooperation with the functional teams
Supervise the Costing process in alignment with Costing Framework
Ensure continuous product and process improvement with emphasis on leading and Right First Time development of products
Provide team with clear direction, projects and targets that are aligned with business needs and GOPS objectives
Take ownership for the entire development process for assigned products and/or projects with an emphasis on quality product development and timely completion of all tasks
Requirements
Four-year college or university degree with emphasis on footwear technology and/or manufacturing
Minimum 7 years of progressive work experience in the athletic footwear industry, specializing in product development, design and / or marketing.
1-2 years of experience in Merchandising, Production or Development
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