Tommy Bahama Group, Inc in
Temporary-Category Sourcing & Product Development Manager
Tommy Bahama Group, Inc in, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Overview
Temporary-Category Sourcing & Product Development Manager (Finance)
— temporary position to provide coverage during a leave of absence. The anticipated start date is September 29, 2025, with the assignment expected to continue through early January 2026. The role will be based at our Seattle office and will require working full-time hours, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities
Partner with Tommy Bahama Design, Technical Design, Fabric Development, Production, Merchants, Vendors and Suppliers to develop and execute product, negotiate cost, manage calendar timelines, support strategies and influence decisions regarding cost, margin, allocation, fabric positioning, inventory and quality for the category. Product Development: Review all tech packs for product accuracy and clarity from design hand off through production before sending to vendors. Influence design and materials team in mill allocation and drive vendor placement strategy based on product intent, line plan and business needs. Guide design and materials teams on price/cost estimates and cost engineering recommendations with focus on engineered art and embroidery artwork. Manage sample development and tracking from initial sample stage through salesman sample stage to ensure calendar deadlines are met using WIPs and tracking charts. Oversee development approval processes for fabric, mocks, wash submits, trims, embroideries, drums, shade lots and samples in collaboration with design. Maintain daily cross-functional and vendor-facing communication related to product development, sourcing, costing and pre-production. Field non-technical vendor/supplier inquiries as liaison to design, materials and production teams. Collaborate with technical design to troubleshoot construction, quality and development issues. Create and manage development WIP to ensure team and vendor calendar deliverables are met through all development stages. Costing/Strategy: Execute seasonal and annual sourcing and placement strategies; collaborate to establish style-level FOB and fabric price targets; provide initial recommendations for retail and wholesale prices through style analysis. Support fabric and product platform strategies (greige commitments, short/long-term projections) to negotiate cost, MOQ and flexible inventory plans with vendors. Negotiate cost, lead-time and MOQ at style level with vendors with Manager’s approval. Create, maintain and manage cost sheets; build out pre-book lists for styles with longer lead times requiring capacity planning. Lead costing meetings and present cost options for margin improvement; support with quantitative data from seasonal hindsight reports and margin analyses. Coordinate seasonal hand-off to production with final vendor allocation, cost, MOQ and lead times. Lead and conduct weekly conference calls with India vendors in collaboration with technical design and production. Maintain accurate data in PLM for milestone meetings, merchant product data downloads and Brand Launch line lists. Meet with vendors to build relationships, understand sourcing capabilities, resolve outstanding issues and explore sourcing innovations. Travel may be required. Other: Actively look for opportunities to improve and streamline processes to reduce costs and maximize profits; support Manager/Director with other projects and duties as needed. Essentials for Life in Paradise
4-year degree in fashion design, business or related field. Generally, 4+ years of experience in apparel/retail with focus in design, product development, sourcing or production. Experience with sweaters and yarn development is a plus. Excellent understanding of product development, product costs, production lead times, speed-to-market strategies, assortment and fabric positioning. Strong MS Office, especially Excel; Flex PLM experience preferred; BlueCherry experience a plus. Strong communication skills, both written and oral; ability to influence decisions with cross-functional teams. Strong time management, organizational skills and ability to work proactively and solve problems. Strong negotiation and analytical skills; strong attention to detail; good judgement and decision-making ability. Ability to multitask and work in a high-paced environment. Rate Range:
$78,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year Mahalo (thank you) for your interest in Tommy Bahama! Tommy Bahama is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the location you are applying to or send an email to our recruiting team at recruiter@tommybahama.com. Tommy Bahama participates in E-Verify. Details in English and Spanish. Right to Work Statement in English and Spanish.
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Temporary-Category Sourcing & Product Development Manager (Finance)
— temporary position to provide coverage during a leave of absence. The anticipated start date is September 29, 2025, with the assignment expected to continue through early January 2026. The role will be based at our Seattle office and will require working full-time hours, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities
Partner with Tommy Bahama Design, Technical Design, Fabric Development, Production, Merchants, Vendors and Suppliers to develop and execute product, negotiate cost, manage calendar timelines, support strategies and influence decisions regarding cost, margin, allocation, fabric positioning, inventory and quality for the category. Product Development: Review all tech packs for product accuracy and clarity from design hand off through production before sending to vendors. Influence design and materials team in mill allocation and drive vendor placement strategy based on product intent, line plan and business needs. Guide design and materials teams on price/cost estimates and cost engineering recommendations with focus on engineered art and embroidery artwork. Manage sample development and tracking from initial sample stage through salesman sample stage to ensure calendar deadlines are met using WIPs and tracking charts. Oversee development approval processes for fabric, mocks, wash submits, trims, embroideries, drums, shade lots and samples in collaboration with design. Maintain daily cross-functional and vendor-facing communication related to product development, sourcing, costing and pre-production. Field non-technical vendor/supplier inquiries as liaison to design, materials and production teams. Collaborate with technical design to troubleshoot construction, quality and development issues. Create and manage development WIP to ensure team and vendor calendar deliverables are met through all development stages. Costing/Strategy: Execute seasonal and annual sourcing and placement strategies; collaborate to establish style-level FOB and fabric price targets; provide initial recommendations for retail and wholesale prices through style analysis. Support fabric and product platform strategies (greige commitments, short/long-term projections) to negotiate cost, MOQ and flexible inventory plans with vendors. Negotiate cost, lead-time and MOQ at style level with vendors with Manager’s approval. Create, maintain and manage cost sheets; build out pre-book lists for styles with longer lead times requiring capacity planning. Lead costing meetings and present cost options for margin improvement; support with quantitative data from seasonal hindsight reports and margin analyses. Coordinate seasonal hand-off to production with final vendor allocation, cost, MOQ and lead times. Lead and conduct weekly conference calls with India vendors in collaboration with technical design and production. Maintain accurate data in PLM for milestone meetings, merchant product data downloads and Brand Launch line lists. Meet with vendors to build relationships, understand sourcing capabilities, resolve outstanding issues and explore sourcing innovations. Travel may be required. Other: Actively look for opportunities to improve and streamline processes to reduce costs and maximize profits; support Manager/Director with other projects and duties as needed. Essentials for Life in Paradise
4-year degree in fashion design, business or related field. Generally, 4+ years of experience in apparel/retail with focus in design, product development, sourcing or production. Experience with sweaters and yarn development is a plus. Excellent understanding of product development, product costs, production lead times, speed-to-market strategies, assortment and fabric positioning. Strong MS Office, especially Excel; Flex PLM experience preferred; BlueCherry experience a plus. Strong communication skills, both written and oral; ability to influence decisions with cross-functional teams. Strong time management, organizational skills and ability to work proactively and solve problems. Strong negotiation and analytical skills; strong attention to detail; good judgement and decision-making ability. Ability to multitask and work in a high-paced environment. Rate Range:
$78,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year Mahalo (thank you) for your interest in Tommy Bahama! Tommy Bahama is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the location you are applying to or send an email to our recruiting team at recruiter@tommybahama.com. Tommy Bahama participates in E-Verify. Details in English and Spanish. Right to Work Statement in English and Spanish.
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