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About the Role

Lead end-to-end sourcing, product development, and production execution for multiple product categories. Partner with Merchandising, Design, Planning, Sales, and external vendors to develop and execute product strategies aligned with brand objectives, financial targets, quality standards, and delivery requirements. The ideal candidate combines product development expertise, sourcing acumen, and business analytics with strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills to optimize processes, drive efficiencies, strengthen partnerships, and support profitable growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead seasonal product development, sourcing, and production initiatives across multiple product classifications, ensuring alignment with quality standards, margin objectives, and delivery timelines.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support business goals while balancing cost, quality, speed-to-market, and vendor capabilities.
• Partner with Planning/Sales/Merchandising teams to support assortment planning, key item development, and category growth initiatives while maintaining target margins.
• Collaborate with Design teams to understand seasonal concepts, product direction, and innovation opportunities, ensuring sourcing strategies support creative objectives.
• Manage raw material commitments and sourcing allocations to support brand strategies and business requirements.
• Drive vendor innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to identify new opportunities for cost savings, product enhancements, and supply chain efficiencies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with global supplier partners to ensure consistent execution, quality, and compliance with company standards.
• Lead cost negotiations across multiple product categories and material types to achieve margin and profitability objectives.
• Monitor production status through WIP reporting and proactively address potential risks, delays, or supply chain disruptions.
• Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve production challenges while maintaining strong business relationships.
• Review and approve bulk production lots for color and quality consistency against approved standards.
• Ensure adherence to the corporate calendar and key product development milestones across all channels of business.
• Identify and implement process improvements that drive efficiency, standardization, and scalability across product categories.
• Analyze sourcing performance, lead times, costs, and operational processes to support data-driven decision-making.
• Continuously evaluate opportunities to reduce lead times, improve supply chain flexibility, and enhance overall operational effectiveness.
• Communicate and enforce Nautica's quality, production, sourcing, and delivery standards across internal teams and supplier partners.
• Serve as a key business partner to Merchandising, Design, Planning, Sales, and Production teams to align on seasonal objectives and execution priorities.
• Foster a collaborative, solution-oriented culture focused on accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support strategic initiatives that drive growth, profitability, and operational excellence across the brand.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Product Development, Sourcing, Production, or Supply Chain Management within the apparel industry.
• Experience supporting Discounters and Club channel businesses is required.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end product development, sourcing, production, and supply chain processes.
• Experience managing global vendors and factory relationships.

Skills

• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication abilities.
• Strong retail math, analytical, and financial acumen.
• Proven negotiation skills with expertise in cost management across diverse product categories and material types.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and results-driven mindset.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience with both knit and woven apparel categories.
• Knowledge of apparel manufacturing, sourcing markets, and global supply chain operations.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.

Experience Level

• 5+ years

Salary/Compensations

• USD $75,900.00 - USD $138,000.00 /Yr.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance starting on day one
• Term life insurance
• Paid vacation/holidays
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• Associate discount on merchandise across all Catalyst Brands
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Variety of training and development programs
• Opportunities for advancement
• Collaborative and supportive culture

About the Company

• Catalyst Brands reflects the bringing together the rich heritages of our brands with modern excitement and a new vision for success.
• Five iconic brands came together under a unified powerhouse portfolio to celebrate the essence of American style.
• We will leverage our rich history, resources and best-in-class industry talent to further build the success of our brands.
• At Catalyst we are united in one shared purpose: We exist to ignite America’s most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all.