Director of Product Operations and Lifecycle Management

About the role

Natco Home is seeking a Director of Product Operations & Lifecycle Management to lead the execution of our product portfolio from product setup and factory communication through inventory planning, replenishment, and customer delivery.

Responsibilities

• Own operational execution of products throughout the product lifecycle, from product setup through customer delivery
• Manage the complete purchase order lifecycle, ensuring product specifications, costing, packaging requirements, and inventory parameters are accurately communicated and executed
• Partner directly with domestic and international manufacturing suppliers to support production, capacity planning, quality standards, and delivery commitments
• Lead inventory planning and replenishment strategies that support customer demand and retail programs
• Ensure accuracy of product data, specifications, costing, and ERP records
• Develop and lead a team responsible for product operations, purchasing, inventory planning, and supplier coordination
• Drive continuous improvement across product execution, inventory management, and operational processes

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive experience in Product Operations, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Supply Chain, or related disciplines
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing teams
• Prominent experience managing products throughout their full lifecycle in a manufacturing or consumer products environment
• Strong understanding of product specifications, packaging requirements, factory communication, sourcing, forecasting, inventory planning, and purchase order execution
• Experience working directly with domestic and overseas manufacturing partners
• ERP/MRP proficiency and strong analytical capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Product Development, Textiles, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent industry experience will be considered
• Textiles, home furnishings, rugs, flooring, soft goods, apparel, or consumer products experience
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) experience
• Experience managing complex product portfolios and global supplier relationships
• Experience supporting large retail customers or national account programs

Skills

• Understanding of successful product execution beyond purchasing and inventory management
• Experience managing products from setup and specification development through factory communication, production oversight, replenishment planning, and customer fulfillment
• Ability to translate product requirements into successful manufacturing execution while balancing inventory, customer service, and profitability
• Leadership experience leading a team while remaining actively involved in day-to-day execution and problem solving

Benefits

• The stability of a fourth-generation family-owned company with over 100 years of success
• A collaborative, growth-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

TBD