Manager, Global Merchandise Sourcing and Product Development Job at Disney (Kissimmee)

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Global Sourcing and Development Manager

Our client, a Women’s sportswear brand, is seeking a Global Sourcing and Develop...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

110000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Year

Solomon Page

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Must have a minimum of 6+ years of Fashion product development & sourcing experience
Demonstrate strong analytical, negotiating, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrate leadership and decision-making skills

Job Responsibility

Own product development and sourcing execution for assigned categories, managing styles from concept through production readiness
Translate design intent into production feasible product by partnering closely with Design and Art, Merchandising, Planning, and Technical Design
Manage development timelines and milestones, ensuring fabric and style decisions support sample reviews, photo sample needs, and PO placement
Review and approve development samples, ensuring accuracy of construction, materials, cost, quality, and production feasibility
Identify and resolve development issues as they arise, escalating risks as needed to protect timing, cost, or quality
Guide team members on development
Partner with leadership to guide sourcing team on long term sourcing strategy, vendor optimization, and COO diversification
Drive fabric and material development for assigned categories, from initial concept through development approval
Partner with Design and Compliance throughout development and bulk approval to ensure materials meet aesthetic, performance, and quality requirements
Evaluate fabric options and alternatives, balancing cost, quality, lead time, and production feasibility

Fulltime

Assistant Sourcing Manager, Global Merchandise Sourcing, Apparel - Disney Consumer Products

The Assistant Sourcing Manager is responsible for end-to-end apparel product dev...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Disney

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 5 years in apparel product development or sourcing
Experience with fabric sourcing and garment development
Exposure to 3D product creation tools preferred
Strong apparel construction, fit, and fabric knowledge
Understanding of textile performance and testing
Experience with 3D garment tools such as CLO, Browzwear
Solid costing, negotiation, and analytical skills
Effective cross-functional communication
Demonstrated ability to balance conflicting priorities between creative design and cost of goods objectives
Proficient in English and Mandarin Chinese - to interact with stakeholders across Asia markets

Job Responsibility

Sourcing & Vendor Management: Execute sourcing strategies aligned to vendor capability
Develop suppliers in technical apparel and material innovation
Assess vendors on quality, cost, speed, and digital readiness
Product Development & Execution: Lead development from concept to production readiness
Translate design into production-ready garments (fit, construction, materials)
Partner with Technical Design on fit approvals and garment engineering
3D Digital Development: Utilize 3D tools (e.g., CLO, Browzwear) for virtual sampling
Validate samples digitally
Cost Engineering: Manage costing with clear understanding of fabric and construction drivers
Drive value engineering through material and design optimization

Fulltime

Product Development Sourcing Manager

This position works with key domestic and international vendors, Food Merchandis...

Location

United States , Grand Rapids

Salary:

Not provided

Meijer

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in relevant area required (Sourcing, Procurement, Product Development, Merchandising, Manufacturing)
4+ years of experience in product sourcing both domestically and globally
Product Sourcing Manager experience for a retailer, wholesaler or manufacturer and have 4+ years of experience with steady progression to positions of increased responsibility
Must have a successful track record sourcing raw materials/finished product both domestically and globally and sourcing hard (traded inputs) commodities, soft commodities (buyer/seller markets), and value-added products
Must have a robust understanding of how key cost inputs and global supply/demand trends contribute to volatile market conditions and be able to execute corresponding category level risk mitigation strategies
Must be aware of current trends in the industry
Proven ability to develop sourcing strategies for raw materials and finished products
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proactive thinker and problem solver
Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills

Job Responsibility

Providing domestic and global product sourcing expertise to the team and the organization utilizing a skill set that includes sourcing strategy development, vendor identification/evaluation, negotiation, and on-going management
Manages complex supplier negotiations that include multi-platform categories and complex distribution channels
Partnering with the Director of Sourcing, Merchandise Category Managers, Own Brand Leads and other Fresh Thyme cross-functional positions (e.g. QA, Regulatory, Packaging, etc)
Traveling up to 25% to the Fresh Thyme headquarters in Chicago, IL

What we offer

Weekly pay
Scheduling flexibility
Paid parental leave
Paid education assistance
Team member discount
Development programs for advancement and career growth

Fulltime

Associate Product Development Manager

We are looking for a detail-oriented and collaborative Assistant Manager of Prod...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

24.00 - 29.63 USD / Hour

Aquent

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in global product development, with exposure to design, merchandising, and vendor/category management
A proactive problem solver who can manage multiple challenges simultaneously while anticipating and mitigating P2M risks across cost, supplier, and timeline constraints
A proven collaborator with the ability to influence and drive decisions cross-functionally in a fast-paced, matrixed, and culturally diverse environment
A continuous learner with demonstrated curiosity, openness to feedback, and motivation to develop new skills and knowledge
A clear communicator who can translate complex data and information for cross-functional partners to support sound decision making
Experienced managing specific product categories in coordination with cross-functional teams and international sourcing partners

Job Responsibility

Understand product development implications on merchandising and design-driven decisions, informed by category and vendor strategies
Drive communication between brand teams and Asia-based product teams to ensure strategic business alignment and optimal responsiveness
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure financial targets are met by delivering on cost guidance
Provide flash garment costing, accurately accounting for all costing components
Manage BOM maintenance through the PLM system to ensure accurate product execution
Communicate with Asia-based teams to understand and resolve product execution issues in a timely manner
Monitor P2M calendar milestones and escalate issues impacting critical deadlines
Support seasonal strategies to manage fabric liability and limit pre-line adoption exposure
Execute category product development strategies aligned with production and divisional goals

What we offer

Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans
Paid sick leave
Retirement plans with a match
Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium

Product Development Manager Fashion Jewelry

The purpose of Product Development role is to manage the product creation proces...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

40.00 - 45.00 USD / Hour

Solomon Page

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+yrs. experience
B.A. in Fashion Management/Business preferred
strong organizational skills
entrepreneurial and able to navigate both organizations to forge process and provide results

Job Responsibility

Partner with Merchandising and Design on global strategies and emerging opportunities to pro-actively address product, calendar, sampling and sourcing/production needs
Facilitate cost engineering to meet cost goals, including maximizing construction opportunities while minimizing liabilities
Collaborate with Raw Materials team to identify material sourcing opportunities based on specific brands needs and create innovative materials that are in line with margin goals and industry trends
Partner with Technical Fit team to ensure optimal comfort and fit for our customers
Collaborate and communicate with internal teams and oversea partners to pro-actively manage timelines and processes
Facilitate sampling and prototyping of products, identifying issues in design, construction or manufacturing, adjusting to deliver proven and tested product and drive business growth
Build production specs based on sales

What we offer

medical
dental
401(k)
direct deposit
commuter benefits

Fulltime

Assistant Manager of Product Development

We are looking for an Assistant Manager of Product Development for a top fashion...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

26.00 USD / Hour

Solomon Page

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Global Product Development experience or exposure to driving global product development and understands design, merchandising, and vendor/category management
Problem Solver- can proactively solve problems and effectively manage multiple challenges. Anticipate and mitigate P2M risks by balancing cost, supplier and time constraints
Collaboration- Proven ability influencing and making decisions cross-functionally in a matrix environment where speed and cultural sensitivity is crucial
Learning Agility- demonstrated curiosity, motivated to develop new skills and knowledge, with openness to feedback
Communication – communicate data and information to cross-functional partners in a clear manner to support decision making
Manage specific categories in coordination with a cross functional team and international sourcing partners

Job Responsibility

Understand product development implications on merchandising and design-driven product decisions based on category or vendor strategies and nuances
Drive communication between brand teams and Asia-based product teams to ensure strategic business alignment and optimal responsiveness
Understand and work with cross-functional teams to ensure financial targets are met by delivering on cost guidance
Provide flash garment costing, accurately accounting for all costing components
Manage BOM maintenance through PLM system to ensure product execution
Communicate with Asia-based teams to understand product execution issues and provide support in resolving them in a timely manner
Monitors P2M calendar milestones and escalates issues impacting deadlines
Support seasonal strategies to limit our exposure to buying fabrics pre line adoption, manage through liability as needed
Execute category product development strategies that align with production strategies and divisional goals

What we offer

medical
dental
401(k)
direct deposit
commuter benefits

Fulltime

Sourcing Manager

Sourcing Manager, Merchandise Sourcing and Product Development drives product de...

Location

United States , Kissimmee

Salary:

100100.00 - 134200.00 USD / Year

Disney

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7-10+ years of progressive experience in product development, merchandising, or sourcing with significant direct experience in the candy/confectionery industry is required
Must have substantial experience sourcing and developing candy/confectionery products across a range of forms and formats, with strong knowledge of relevant commodities markets, ingredient inputs, flavor development, packaging requirements, and manufacturing capabilities
Strong understanding of confectionery packaging production, including printed paperboard, flexible packaging, and seasonal gifting formats, as well as ingredients, formulations, labeling requirements, shelf-life considerations, and applicable food safety and regulatory guidelines
Strong team player with ability to work collaboratively with multiple design, merchandising, and channel commercial partners
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Negotiation, financial acumen, and strategic thinking skills with the ability to execute margin goals and annual operating/financial plans
Ability to manage multiple SKU’s and timelines/deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Product Development/Design, Business, Supply Chain, or 7-10+ years of related experience

Job Responsibility

Execute short- and long-range supplier strategies in partnership with the Merchandise Strategy and Product Development teams
Complete the annual Supplier Scorecard and Evaluations with input from cross-functional partners and hold collaborative business planning and performance review meetings with suppliers
Partners with Trade Compliance, Product Integrity, Food Safety, and Sourcing & Procurement to ensure compliance with applicable laws and safety requirements
Support and execute all Sourcing initiatives, including: Sustainability, Elevated product quality, Cost Control and Profitability, Supplier Diversification, International Labor Standards, Innovation
Actively identify opportunities for new products
Drive material recommendations for sustainable product ingredients or packaging engineering solutions to ensure sustainability goals are met
Partner with Product Design to manage packaging and labeling finalization including final development samples, costing, and vendor placement to ensure on-time delivery by established launch dates
Optimize merchandise productivity and profitability by identifying and mitigating cost drivers
Complete preliminary costing and final business placement rollup, inclusive of country-of-manufacture distribution, margin by channel, and vendor loads
Approve finalized costing and vendor placement, including all variant costing or sourcing for all adopting regions’ quantities

What we offer

bonus
long-term incentive units
full range of medical benefits
financial benefits
other benefits

Fulltime

Associate Sourcing Manager

The Assistant Sourcing Manager is responsible for managing a merchandise categor...

Location

Hong Kong , Kwun Tong

Salary:

Not provided

Disney

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong knowledge of product-specific construction standards, materials, and manufacturing processes/techniques
Outstanding negotiation skills
Demonstrated ability to balance conflicting priorities between creative design and cost of goods objectives
Proficient in English and Mandarin or Cantonese
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and strategy-formulation skills
Ability to influence internal stake holders and drive efficient decision-making
Experience in merchandise sourcing and production management
Strong computer skills (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, MicroCharts, etc.)
Ability to work on multiple projects within specified time frames

Job Responsibility

Proactively drives measurable efficiencies of team communications, tasks, and overall workflow to support continuous improvement
Assists management on the growth of global and segment-wide relationships
Supports manager to execute short and long-term sourcing strategies for managed categories, proactively drive the set priorities, objectives, and action plans to improve supply base and mitigate risk with measurable accountability
Assists manager in the leveraging opportunities and executes sourcing strategies for global site-specific items
Collaborates with Quality Assurance team to ensure products placed with managed suppliers are meeting Disney quality standards
Drives product development management, communicating key milestones and deadlines within the sample approval process
Drives proactive production tracking, communicating and troubleshooting exceptions and delays
Negotiates costing and proposes value engineering options to achieve profitability goals while ensuring product vision is achieved
Collaborates with factory and Product Design to bring new art techniques and applications and researching trends
Support managers to monitor the managed suppliers continues to meet ILS MCS, regulatory standards, and other established supplier performance requirements

Fulltime

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