Manager, Product Development - FTW

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory’s design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty.Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, expressed through Tory’s collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with access to capital, education and community.You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you’re prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory. Apply today!Life @ToryBurch is Special Because:When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits.Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference.We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance.Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.We are invested in your professional growth – you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand.We believe in the importance of giving back and you’ll have many opportunities to do just that through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days.This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because:As a Tory Burch product developer manager, you are a critical cross-functional leader, pivotal in building aesthetically and quality authentic product while achieving financial goals.A Day in the Life:DEVELOPMENTCollaborate with design to fully understand and achieve product intent, aligned with division strategies and prioritiesAssists factories and suppliers in interpreting design intent. Timely problem solving with factories accordinglyAttend proto and CR correction meetings with Design and Tech. Collate and capture all comments accurately from Design and Tech and send to factoriesReviews and oversees creation of BOMs and Tech Packs for accuracy, completeness, quality, affordability, and compliance prior to release and issuance of all specsCoordinate with manufacturing partners, global PD team and Design to manage spec pass off adhering to calendar deadlines lines that ensure on time delivery of protos, SMS, and confirmation samplesResolves or escalate issues that do not meet design, merchandising, production or financial goalsRecommend enhancements to construction and material options to elevate our brand, while achieving financial requirements, strategic intent, and optimal deliveryPartner with materials and tech team as needed to ensure all materials are “fit for purpose”Reviews all prototypes and SMS/market samples to ensure accuracy in execution to spec. Report on proto and SMS deviations and errorsScrub cost breakdown forms to understand or question yields, quoted component costs and LOP. Costing prep to assist management in costing review, including LY style comparison, identifying cost increases, and opportunities for improvementAdvise merchandising on cost challenges and follow up target retail prices for effective cost analysisWorks closely with the design teams on seasonal offering needs to provide options in materials, suppliers, techniques, and costs that are on brandPRODUCT INTEGRITYAims to instill quality in the product from onset of development through final productionReviews all components with an eye for quality and performance.Review Factory risk assessmentsRisk assess all shoes with Tech and Material team, highlighting new components and techniques or use cases requiring further safety, performance or wear testing, as early in the development cycle as possible, no later than CREscalate risk regardless of resolutionOversees the maintenance of all standards issued for brand consistency. Collaborate with other managers to ensure consistent brand standards. Ensure logo use complianceCALENDARMonitors calendar daily to promote flow of development; apprises and escalates calendar variances with team and management.PRODUCTIONObtain, review, report on (according to milestone schedule), and challenge vendors on lead timesEnsure alignment with merch on optimal delivery dates, supervise system accuracy prior to productionManage timely buy ready status according to buy calendar and optimal delivery window (know the buy schedule)Throughout the development cycle, work closely with design and production to resolve material, technical or supplier issues that could impact production. Monitor commercialization activities to ensure on time delivery including; material/component deliveries and fit/mold approvals.Ensure production tech packs, standards and all other details are clear for production at the time of order placementReview all confirmation samples for accuracy. Escalate deviations to Director.Determine correct Care Card and product label usage, partner with materials team as neededReview weekly WIP and escalate any potential product riskWork on other relevant projects as required by supervisorTo Land This Role:BA/BS degreeMinimum 5 years in footwear product development, sourcing, and/or productionPassion for productHigh attention to detail and high level of accuracy is requiredStrong communication, organizational, interpersonal and negotiation skillsStrong math and collaborative skillsAble to work in a fluid, fast-paced, multi-channel environment.Ability to travel as neededWhy You'll Want to Join Our Team:The Product Development and Production team is a talented group of problem-solvers who work diligently to bring our beautiful collections to life. Our focus is on fulfilling Tory’s creative vision and supporting our Design team in delivering extraordinary collections each season. We also collaborate closely with our internal partners and build strong relationships with premier manufacturers and luxury suppliers globally to ensure that our products are flawlessly executed and delivered on time. If you are a team player with a passion for product and an eye for detail, come join us!How We Work TogetherAdaptable – We change before we have toEntrepreneurial – We own itCollaborative – There’s no “I” in ToryClient & Brand Focused – We put ourselves in Tory’s shoesLive the Values – We show up for each otherFunctional Expertise – We’re constantly learning and growing#TeamTory ValuesWe show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility and lead with excellence & humor.Compensation RangeThe compensation range for this position is 110,000.00 USD - 115,000.00 USD. Our offer will be based on your relevant experience and work location.Benefits InformationWe offer a generous set of benefits to help you take care of your health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. Here are highlights of key benefits available to all eligible Tory Burch team members.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementTory Burch LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) or sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability or membership in any other protected class under applicable law. Likewise, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.Disability Accommodation Tory Burch is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require assistance or an accommodation with the hiring process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io: New York, NYType: Full time