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The Senior Manager leads the end-to-end development, sourcing, and production of Haven Well Within Knits and Wovens—from design inception through order placement—partnering closely with cross-functional teams and global vendors to deliver beautifully executed product on time, on cost, and to quality standards while proactively managing all key milestones and deliverables.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and execute global and regional sourcing strategies aligned to design, merchandising, production, quality, cost, and business objectives
Manage end‑to‑end product development and production, including samples, raw materials, and on‑time delivery in line with the product lifecycle calendar
Oversee day‑to‑day communication with internal teams and external agents, factories, and suppliers to ensure clarity, timely responses, and issue resolution
Create and manage time‑and‑action calendars, tracking milestones, lead times, and delivery performance to mitigate risk and late shipments
Issue and manage purchase orders, monitor floor set and shipping reports, and proactively address delivery delays
Own seasonal cost targets (IMU), including fact‑based cost negotiations, cost breakdown analysis, and identification of cost‑competitive alternatives
Maintain detailed and accurate product cost sheets supporting visibility to FOB, ELC, retail, IMU, and delivery timing
Serve as a subject matter expert on global lead times, MOQs, and manufacturing capabilities, challenging partners to improve efficiency where possible
Partner with Product Integrity and agents to ensure all products meet U.S. regulatory requirements, vendor guidelines, and safety/testing standards
Build and maintain strong cross‑functional and external relationships, while coaching and developing team members in garment manufacturing and business management
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
8+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience in Knits and Sweaters
Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including comfort navigating conflict
Strong critical‑thinking skills with a results‑ and service‑oriented mindset
High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams)
Detail‑oriented team player with proven ability to manage and develop teams
What we offer:
Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands
Support for individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands
A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities