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The Senior Product Development & Sourcing Manager drives global sourcing strategies to deliver optimal value, quality, cost-efficiency, and on-time deliveries. They collaborate with cross-functional partners to execute product development and production across the product life cycle. This role oversees day-to-day functions-including complex costing, vendor allocation, and sample management-while partnering with the Director of Sourcing to shape department strategy and onboard new vendors.

Work Environment:

At Duluth Trading Company, we value face-to-face interactions that foster our culture of learning, creativity, and teamwork. The role is based at our headquarters near Madison, WI. You will work in the office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work from home on Fridays if you prefer.

What You'll Do: 

• Directly own and manage assigned product categories while leading, mentoring, and overseeing the categories, systems, and projects of direct reports.
• Build partnerships and collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, design, tech design, planning, and suppliers.
• Propose, lead, and execute product development and sourcing strategies.
• Conduct detailed cost analyses.
• Vet and onboard new vendors to support business needs.
• Drive vendor allocation decisions.
• Oversee product costing and sampling processes for assigned categories, as well as for categories managed by direct reports.
• Ensure compliance with all development timelines.
• Facilitate regular touchpoints with the Hong Kong sourcing team to ensure continuous alignment on strategic business needs and shifting priorities.
• Monitor and report on key sourcing metrics.
• Address and resolve development issues with Hong Kong partners.
• Manage the photo sample process, including monitoring on-time rates and supplier charges.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Design, or Product Development
  • Equivalent work experience will be considered
• 7+ years of experience
• 3+ years of management experience
• Thorough understanding of the development process 
• Strong coaching skills, experience managing direct reports
• Exceptional presenting and influencing skill set & ability to lead meetings
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Advanced analytical & negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills
• In-depth knowledge & understanding of fabric and garment construction; expertise in product cost details
• Strategic and critical thinking
• Solution-oriented and customer-focused 
• Proficient MS Office skills, excellent Excel skills
• Experience with a PLM system 
• Experience traveling and working directly with international agents, vendors and factories
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. 

Leadership Competencies:

Leading Self:

      Leading Others:

• Inspiring Trust
• Adaptability
• Mature Confidence
• Career and Self Development

• Driving Execution
• Building Organizational Relationships
• Empowering Others
• Fostering Open Dialogue
• Attracting & Developing Talent
• Leadership Versatility

Physical Environment & Travel Expectations:

• Travel is required for less than 10% of company-related meetings, programs, and/or events
• Sitting is required for 90% of working hours
• Standing is required for 10% of working hours
• Continuous arm, hand, and wrist movement (ie: typing)
• Occasional reaching, twisting, and bending
• Noise level no greater than casual conversation
• Ability to perform work in cubicle workstations or an office setting
• Work in temperatures ranging from 65 - 75 degrees

Duluth Headquarters Benefits and Perks

Our pursuit of a better way isn't just about our products-it's about our people too.  That's why our Dam Good Crew enjoys a comprehensive benefits package, designed to support their well-being and success.

• Multiple Medical plan options 

• Dental & Vision plans 

• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts 

• Health Savings Account including company contributions  

• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D

• Company paid Short-Term Disability

• Other various voluntary benefits including: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long-Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance

• 401(k) Employer Match 

• Parental Leave

• Paid holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

• Paid Time Off: take it as you need it policy for exempt employees

• Daily pay available  

• 40% Employee Discount 

• Flexible Fridays 

• Onsite fitness center

Position Compensation Outline 

Compensation Range: $105,000 to $130,000/year 

This position is eligible to participate in the company bonus program. 

Compensation listed is for the full-time position at this specific location and is based on several factors, including experience, and qualifications. Benefits and perks may have eligibility requirements and are subject to change.

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The responsibilities outlined in this position description are a guideline for the general duties of the position and are not exhaustive of all duties inherent in the job. Duluth Trading Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Started in 1989, Duluth Trading Company exists to enable hard-working individuals to take on life with their own two hands. Folks that revel in doing it the hard way and celebrate finding a better way. We seek talented individuals who share these beliefs and are excited to further the Duluth Trading legacy with a digital-first mindset, always moving forward and always innovating.

From ingenious Duluth workwear, to comfortably capable Buck Naked Underwear, to outside-embracing AKHG, it's all about the innovative gear and gadgets that equip customers for a more hands-on way of life.

Top-notch quality, immersive storytelling, outstanding customer service, and the shared belief that the go-all-in-and-dig-deep spirit exists with everyone are what sets Duluth Trading Co. apart. We seek talented folks looking to be part of a can-do team that's hellbent on helping the world to gear up, get its hands dirty, and do.