Job DescriptionThe Product Development Manager will report to the Director of Product Development under the Product Strategy team umbrella, which includes the Merchandising and Planning departments.
What you'll do:- Manage multiple key factory relationships for both new developments and core businesses through the end-to-end product lifecycle
- Partner closely with our designers to create successful seasonal, chase, and long-term innovation development that leads to a high adoption rate for our prototypes
- Work with internal teams to understand their product needs from a quality, price, and design perspective
- Create development calendars and own their implementation ensuring that internal and external partners know and adhere to timelines
- Continually assess Warby Parker's current vendor base and spending, including forecasting, capacity planning, and sampling and manufacturing lead-times
- Oversee the purchasing of frames, accessories, and packaging, then measure the delivery and quality performance associated with each product type
- Negotiate costs while considering cost trade-offs within the product, vendors' cost structures, and overall business volume
- Manage internal and external processes associated with onboarding new frame vendors, including the introduction and facilitation of our Vendor Compliance Manual
- Determine and report out KPIs to include in vendor scorecards, internal team performance measures, and future department goals
Who you are:- Backed by 5+ years of relevant experience
- An excellent communicator (online and in person) who demonstrates strong cross-functional collaborative skills
- Always on top of things and unflappably professional-you'll be working with external partners, so this is especially important!
- Detail-oriented with super strong organizational and analytical skills
- Confident relying on your judgment and past experience to set and accomplish goals
- A seasoned, successful project manager who can manage overlapping timelines and complex dependencies
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Google Drive, and Adobe applications (for viewing tech drawings, combining files, and making edits)
- Experienced in working with international vendors and knowledgeable about the cultural, regulatory, commercial, operational, and logistical implications of managing day-to-day operations within that setting
- Understanding of what drives vendors' cost structures and capable of negotiating with overseas providers
Extra credit:- Eyewear or jewelry product development and sourcing experience
- Previous exposure to Oracle Fusion ERP
In compliance with local and state requirements, Warby Parker is committed to pay transparency. We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes not only a competitive base salary/hourly rate but also variable compensation for eligible employees.
For applicable postings, the range listed is a good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation is thoughtfully determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and relevant market data.
For applicable postings, non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay if you are required to work more than 40 hours in a workweek.
Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for full-time employees:- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid sick leave1
- Paid Holidays1
- Vacation days per year1
- Retirement savings plan (401(k))
- Parental leave (non-birthing parents included)
- Short-term disability
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Bereavement Support
- Optical Education Reimbursement
- Free eyewear
- And more (just ask!)
Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for part-time employees:- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Free eyewear
- Paid sick leave2
- And more (just ask!)
CO only: The application window for this position is anticipated to close on the apply before date listed. We encourage interested candidates to apply through our Career website.
1 WA only: Full-Time employees' paid sick leave is accrued at a rate of 1 hour per every 26 hours worked. Full-time employees receive 5 paid holidays and 5-10 vacation days per year (after waiting period, depending on tenure and hours worked). 2 WA PT only: Paid sick leave (accrued at a rate of 1 hour per every 30 hours worked).
