Product Development Specialist - Design & Global Sourcing

Tailored Brands Product Development Specialist

Tailored Brands, Inc. is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of menswear, including suits and a broad selection of business casual offerings as well as the largest provider of tuxedo rental products in the U.S. and Canada. We operate retail stores in all 50 states and Canada. Our U.S. retail stores are operated under the brand names of Men's Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Men's Wearhouse and Tux, and K&G Fashion. Our Canadian stores are operated under the brand name of Moores in ten provinces. Our purpose is to help our customers love how they look for moments that matter. We accomplish this by providing a personal, convenient, one-of-a-kind shopping experience with compelling products and world-class service. We help fulfill this mission by providing our employees with an engaging and inclusive workplace focused on teamwork, growth and respect. If you want to make a difference, be part of a great team and grow, you might be a perfect fit.

We offer a generous package of health, financial, professional, and work-life benefits. Benefits typically include: medical, prescription, dental, vision, savings accounts, wellbeing program, life/disability, commuter, accidental insurance, legal services, 401k. Bereavement, paid holidays, floating holidays, vacation pay, sick leave, adoption assistance, employee discounts and so much more!

We understand the demands of work, school, family, and personal responsibilities. Through our work-life resources and programs we offer services for every stage of life to help you manage the day-to-day needs. We offer programs such as: Zoom-Free Fridays so you can catch up on work, Summer Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day so you can enjoy a head-start to the weekend, Holiday Early Departure close out early the business day before a company observed holiday.

Position Summary:

The Product Development Specialist is a key functional partner who works collaboratively with design, production, and merchandising to bring the best product into our stores. This role supports and organizes the development of product from initial design inception, to final production stage while adhering/managing to the time and action calendar. The ideal candidate is a passionate and highly organized individual who is well versed in the development and sourcing process and can thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Key Accountabilities:

• Initiate and track status of all fabric/trim/garment development
• Communicate daily with factories/mills in regards to development and production issues
• Drive time & action calendar adherence
• Responsible for accurate entry of all style information into PLM system
• Manage all bulk production styles in PLM system- build tech packs and complete costing
• Partner with factory agents on weekly tech pack inquiries
• Manage approval of bulk submits including fabric and garments, against established standards
• Support production department with creation of fabric commitments in PLM system
• Administer weekly production PO updates in PLM system

Skills & Experience:

• Degree in fashion design or merchandising or related field strongly preferred
• Three or more(3+) years of experience working in product development, merchandising, direct sourcing or apparel/textile design role
• Experience working with DeSL product lifecycle management software strongly preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of textile and apparel design principles
• Ability to work well in a collaborative and creative environment with little supervision
• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and collaborative environment
• Highly dependable with a strong work ethic
• Background in compiling data, creating reports, and analyzing and presenting information in a professional format
• Strong analytical abilities, focused on research, compilation, and interpretation of data
• Demonstrated experience effectively collaborating with business partners across multiple departments and all levels within the organization
• Strong organizational skills, with ability to prioritize, juggle and execute tasks, and deliver results on strict deadlines
• Keen attention to detail, and demonstrated customer-service focus
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Adaptable and flexible to change, new ideas, and innovative approaches
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with management and co-workers
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to maintain a sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time and operate computer equipment

Ability to work at least 40 hours per week from the Company's New York office with flexibility based on project needs

Work Environment, Physical & Mental Demands:

• Ability to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, and reach on a daily basis
• Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Must utilize visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment
• Hours regularly 40 hours per week from the Company's New York office with flexibility based on project needs

COVID-19 Vaccine Policy

Tailored Brands requires all Corporate & Shared Services employees either (a) establish that they have been fully vaccinated; or (b) obtain an approved reasonable accommodation exempting them from this requirement due to a medical reason, or because of a sincerely held religious belief or practice, as a condition of employment. For purposes of this policy, a fully vaccinated person is someone who has received all recommended dose(s) of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the World Health Organization (WHO), including vaccinations that have been approved pursuant to an Emergency Use Authorization, and it has been at least 10 days since the administration of the final dose. Except in states under Executive Order.

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.