Position Overview
The Senior Product Development & Sourcing Manager drives global sourcing strategies to deliver optimal value, quality, cost-efficiency, and on-time deliveries. They collaborate with cross-functional partners to execute product development and production across the product life cycle. This role oversees day-to-day functions—including complex costing, vendor allocation, and sample management—while partnering with the Director of Sourcing to shape department strategy and onboard new vendors.
Position Details
Work Environment:
At Duluth Trading Company, we value face-to-face interactions that foster our culture of learning, creativity, and teamwork. The role is based at our headquarters near Madison, WI. You will work in the office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work from home on Fridays if you prefer.
What You’ll Do:
- Directly own and manage assigned product categories while leading, mentoring, and overseeing the categories, systems, and projects of direct reports.
- Build partnerships and collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, design, tech design, planning, and suppliers.
- Propose, lead, and execute product development and sourcing strategies.
- Conduct detailed cost analyses.
- Vet and onboard new vendors to support business needs.
- Drive vendor allocation decisions.
- Oversee product costing and sampling processes for assigned categories, as well as for categories managed by direct reports.
- Ensure compliance with all development timelines.
- Facilitate regular touchpoints with the Hong Kong sourcing team to ensure continuous alignment on strategic business needs and shifting priorities.
- Monitor and report on key sourcing metrics.
- Address and resolve development issues with Hong Kong partners.
- Manage the photo sample process, including monitoring on-time rates and supplier charges.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Design, or Product Development
- Equivalent work experience will be considered
- 7+ years of experience
- 3+ years of management experience
- Thorough understanding of the development process
- Strong coaching skills, experience managing direct reports
- Exceptional presenting and influencing skill set & ability to lead meetings
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Advanced analytical & negotiation skills
- Excellent communication skills
- In-depth knowledge & understanding of fabric and garment construction; expertise in product cost details
- Strategic and critical thinking
- Solution-oriented and customer-focused
- Proficient MS Office skills, excellent Excel skills
- Experience with a PLM system
- Experience traveling and working directly with international agents, vendors and factories
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Leadership Competencies:
Leading Self:
Leading Others:
- Inspiring Trust
- Adaptability
- Mature Confidence
- Career and Self Development
- Driving Execution
- Building Organizational Relationships
- Empowering Others
- Fostering Open Dialogue
- Attracting & Developing Talent
- Leadership Versatility
Physical Environment & Travel Expectations:
- Travel is required for less than 10% of company-related meetings, programs, and/or events
- Sitting is required for 90% of working hours
- Standing is required for 10% of working hours
- Continuous arm, hand, and wrist movement (ie: typing)
- Occasional reaching, twisting, and bending
- Noise level no greater than casual conversation
- Ability to perform work in cubicle workstations or an office setting
- Work in temperatures ranging from 65 - 75 degrees
Duluth Headquarters Benefits and Perks
Our pursuit of a better way isn't just about our products—it's about our people too. That's why our Dam Good Crew enjoys a comprehensive benefits package, designed to support their well-being and success.
Multiple Medical plan options
Dental & Vision plans
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account including company contributions
Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
Company paid Short-Term Disability
Other various voluntary benefits including: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long-Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance
401(k) Employer Match
Parental Leave
Paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
Paid Time Off: take it as you need it policy for exempt employees
Daily pay available
40% Employee Discount
Flexible Fridays
Onsite fitness center
Position Compensation Outline
Compensation Range: $105,000 to $130,000/year
This position is eligible to participate in the company bonus program.
Compensation listed is for the full-time position at this specific location and is based on several factors, including experience, and qualifications. Benefits and perks may have eligibility requirements and are subject to change.
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The responsibilities outlined in this position description are a guideline for the general duties of the position and are not exhaustive of all duties inherent in the job.
