Sr Product Development Coordinator

About PHOENIX 

PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide. Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at www.express.com and www.bonobos.com.

About Express

Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to creating confidence and inspiring self-expression. Since its launch in 1980, the brand has embraced a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style. Whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions, Express ensures you look and feel your best, wherever life takes you.

The Company operates over 400 retail and outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, the express.com online store and the Express mobile app.

POSITION OVERVIEW 

Work directly with partners in Design, Fabric R&D, Technical Design, Merchandising and Production to understand, interpret and guide to execute key seasonal developments that meet aesthetic requirements and are in line with company sourcing strategy, cost targets, quality and testing standards.   Must have core understanding and experience to connect the dots on all aspects of fabric and garment manufacturing. Will influence, organize, manage and communicate effectively to insure strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, own, and execute  product development of assigned apparel product categories
• Clear understanding of product construction to guide Design team in style development that meets the intended aesthetic and supports departmental financial architecture.
• Collaborate with Fabric R&D to guide new fabric development within the sourcing strategy and supports departmental GBB architecture.
• Demonstrate proficiency in product costing and cost engineering to influence design and cross functional teams as needed to meet critical cost deliverables. 
• Own development allocation with suppliers in alignment with seasonal sourcing strategy.
• Initiate, request and manage all development samples for product category to ensure on time delivery.
• Liaison between Design, Fabric R&D and Suppliers - communicating standards, monitoring development, and troubleshooting challenges 
• Participate in Key Seasonal Milestone meetings with Design, Merchants, Fabric R&D and Production. 
• Use critical thinking and problem solving skills to identify solutions with cross functional teams to gain forward alignment on any potential production, quality, and cost issues
• Manage daily communication with overseas suppliers.  Own vendor & factory relationships in the development cycle including on-boarding, in season feedback, and hind sighting.
• Establish process disciplines to ensure continuity and clarity.
• Participate in Go-To-Market milestone meetings including travel to New York office as well as overseas as needed.
• Manage data entry and reporting that supports the seasonal sample development, communicate sample status to leaders
• Ensure on time sample delivery for Seasonal Style Assortment meeting where style selections are finalized
• Inspire, motivate, and develop talent. Assess and provide regular performance feedback against company goals and values to prepare themselves and team for challenges.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience: 5-7 years of experience, product development/sourcing experience preferably within a apparel retail organization

CRITICAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Self-motivated and self-directed with continuous desire to learn and grow.
• Can build & maintain productive and collaborative relationships with internal & external partners.
• Flexible and agile learner able to adapt to the changing needs of the business
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills with ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive problem solver able to trouble shoot and/or escalate issues effectively.
• Sense of urgency with creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of supporting a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Google Suite: Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Slides
• Sense of urgency with creative problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of apparel production and related processes

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An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to AssociateRelations@Express.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notification to Agencies: Please note that PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.