Role OverviewFree People is looking for a footwear category leader to facilitate and execute our multi-branded vision through the development and management of pre-production processes and production workflow. The ideal candidate will be an expert troubleshooter with strong competencies in raw material, price/costing, and delivery issue resolution. They will collaborate with partners in product development, design, and merchandising, and provide training, development, and support for team members and direct reports.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include managing brand initiatives and goals, controlling operations calendar deadlines and monthly book-to-dates, developing and maintaining relationships with vendors, analyzing industry trends, and providing IMU targets and guidance to the team to negotiate final costing with vendors.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with experience managing teams in a fast-paced environment, able to adapt quickly to changes, and driven by deadlines with a high sense of urgency. They will be proactive in problem-solving and able to implement operational efficiencies.
Requirements
- Significant leadership experience managing teams in a fast-paced environment
- Experience traveling overseas to evaluate vendors and determine areas of improvement
- Ability to supervise subordinates' responsibilities to ensure accomplishment of department goals and deadlines
- Proactive approach to problem-solving
- Adaptability to changes
- Driven by deadlines with a high sense of urgency
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- PTO
- Employee discounts
- Retirement savings
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