Product Manager

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.

Qualifications

• 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 & Competencies

• 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.

About the Role

The Manager, Sourcing & Product Development is responsible for leading the end-to-end sourcing, product development, and production execution of multiple product categories across various channels of business. This role partners closely with Merchandising, Design, Planning, Sales, and external vendor partners to develop and execute product strategies that align with brand objectives, financial targets, quality standards, and delivery requirements. The ideal candidate combines strong product development expertise, sourcing acumen, and business analytics with exceptional leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills. This individual will proactively identify opportunities to optimize processes, drive operational efficiencies, strengthen supplier partnerships, and support profitable business growth.

Benefits

Generous benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance starting on day one, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount on merchandise across all Catalyst Brands. Opportunities for growth and development: We are committed to helping our employees grow their careers and develop their skills. We offer a variety of training and development programs, as well as opportunities for advancement. Collaborative and supportive culture: We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage teamwork and collaboration, and we are always looking for ways to support our employees' success.