NPD and Sourcing Manager (International Talent Preferred)

• Translate brand strategy into commercially viable product roadmaps and identify category expansion opportunities and market white spaces
• Drive innovation in fabrics, trims and garment construction that aligns with performance and sustainability goals
• Conduct comprehensive competitor and industry trend analysis; stay abreast of global market regulations and industry practices
• Explore and develop core product lines, hero products and brand refresh initiatives to fuel business growth

• Own the end-to-end product development calendar and stage-gate process, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Merchandising, Sourcing and Marketing teams to deliver on production timelines and launch plans
• Partner closely with offshore factories and mills to accelerate development timelines and drive operational improvements
• Work with Supply Chain team to manage MOQ, production readiness and scalable manufacturing for new products
• Lead full-cycle sample development with suppliers, including testing, fabric validation, compliance checks and wear testing
• Own product costing and margin management, aligning with Finance to track costs and optimize gross margins
• Develop and enforce standardized sample development processes, and implement PLM system for end-to-end process visibility
• Manage tech packs, product specifications and quality benchmarks; develop innovative packaging solutions for new products
• Oversee all new product development projects from concept to commercial launch, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery

• Oversee all product testing (wash, durability, comfort, sustainability compliance) to ensure quality
• Maintain grading across product lines; drive continuous product improvement based on customer feedback and returns data
• Ensure technical excellence in all product development, including zero bulk grading errors and 99%+ BOM accuracy at production handover

• Build and manage high-performing partnerships with offshore manufacturing suppliers; implement monthly supplier performance scorecards
• Drive supplier OTIF (On-Time In-Full) performance for development samples and implement corrective action plans for underperforming vendors
• Act as the key cross-functional link between Design, Marketing, Merchandising and Supply Chain to align all teams on product development goals

• 8+ years of proven experience in apparel product development, with a preference for intimate apparel or performance wear background
• Strong technical expertise in fabrics, garment construction, engineering and apparel manufacturing processes
• Extensive experience working with offshore manufacturing partners and managing global supply chain relationships
• Commercially minded with a deep understanding of product costing, margin optimization and price architecture
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent development timelines and deliver on tight deadlines
• Data-driven decision-maker with a strong customer focus and a track record of delivering commercially successful products
• Comprehensive understanding of end-to-end product life cycles and material construction; experience with 3D design software (e.g., CLO) is a plus
• Ability to efficiently allocate seasonal production capacity and ensure product development meets cost, quality and design objectives
• Strong communication and leadership skills to drive cross-functional alignment and supplier accountability

• A key leadership role in a fast-growing, innovative apparel brand with a global vision
• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives aligned to business growth

Michael Page