Director, Product Development - Sporting Goods

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Position Summary...

Director Product Development - Sporting Goods

At [REDACTED], we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make to create the future of retail, from responsible sourcing to sustainability – and everything in between.

What you'll do...

As a Director in Private Brands, you will lead a team of product development and sourcing managers that work across the merchandising organization to develop a cohesive customer strategy. You will manage essential performance metrics that promote profitable growth, develop robust partnerships with suppliers, and use vision and creativity to improve the customer experience through compelling assortments. You know your supplier and customer needs better than anyone else and are constantly thinking about what is next for your business. Your success requires leadership presence and ability to manage strategic plans. You'll use your skillset to work with suppliers at all levels and navigate interesting, complex challenges. Provide direction for team by analyzing our goals and customer needs; communicate, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans, and practices; analyze costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans; determine and support resource requirements; evaluate operational processes; identify and maximize improvement opportunities; promote a customer environment; and adapt and sponsor continuous learning.

You'll make an impact by...

• Lead the implementation of large, cross-organizational Private Brands projects that impact operational efficiency and customer experience. Communicate strategic plans by working with teams; gather knowledge from relevant sources; analyze the potent…