Product Development & Supply Chain
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in apparel sourcing, technical development, production planning, and vendor negotiations, combined with strong operational leadership. This person will work closely with merchandising, design, sales, and operations to ensure Canvas Co. programs are executed efficiently, cost-effectively, and at scale. Key Responsibilities
- Lead product development and sourcing strategy for Canvas Co. programs, from initial line planning through bulk production
- Own end-to-end supply chain management for Canvas Co., including fabric development, trims, embellishment, vendor management, production planning, and delivery
- Drive costing strategy and vendor negotiations to ensure programs meet margin targets while maintaining quality and delivery standards
- Develop and manage vendor relationships across domestic and international partners, focusing on speed, reliability, compliance, and innovation
- Partner with team to align development timelines, approvals, and production schedules with merchandising and sales commitments
- Oversee seasonal development calendars and WIP tracking for all private label programs, ensuring milestones are met and issues are surfaced early
- Collaborate with design and merchandising to translate creative concepts into technically feasible and cost-effective products
- Ensure all technical packs, BOMs, and PLM data (Centric) are accurate and delivered on time for development and production handoff
- Manage sample development timelines, quality checkpoints, and approvals in partnership with internal teams and vendors
- Work closely with operations and logistics to ensure production schedules align with shipping timelines and customer delivery windows
- Provide leadership in vendor strategy, including capacity planning, diversification, risk mitigation, and performance evaluation
- Support the implementation of digital tools (PLM, ERP, dashboards) for visibility into cost, WIP, and delivery across the Canvas Co. division
- Partner with finance and leadership on margin targets, cost modeling, and budget planning for private label programs
- Build and manage a small team of PD and sourcing professionals as the Canvas Co. division grows
- Calendar milestone adherence across development and production
- Margin performance vs. target for Canvas Co. programs
- Vendors lead time and on-time delivery rates
- Sample development timelines and approval accuracy
- Cost negotiation effectiveness and savings achieved
- Quality performance and rework rates
- Vendor performance metrics (cost, quality, compliance, reliability)
- Private label partner satisfaction and program growth
- 8+ years of experience in product development, sourcing, or supply chain management within the apparel industry
- Deep technical knowledge of fabrics, trims, embellishments, garment construction, and production methods
- Proven experience in vendor negotiations, cost engineering, and supply chain optimization for private label or branded programs
- Strong sourcing network across domestic and international vendors, with a track record of building reliable, high-performing supply chains
- Expertise in PLM and ERP systems (Centric and A2000 preferred), including BOM management, costing, and WIP tracking
- Experience managing development calendars and production timelines in a fast-moving environment
- Excellent communication, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership skills
- Experience supporting private label or contract manufacturing programs strongly preferred
- Strategic thinker with hands-on execution skills and a proactive problem-solving mindset
- Based in Orlando, with regular in-person participation in line reviews and cross-functional planning sessions
$USD annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Location Requirements
Must be based in Orlando, FL, with regular in-office collaboration for seasonal planning, line reviews, and cross-functional collaboration
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