Director, Product Development- Kids Fashion

What you'll do...As a Director in Private Brands, you will lead a team of product development managers that work across the merchandising organization to develop a cohesive customer and assortment strategy. Develop financial and cost reduction strategies and promote financial performance for a high-complexity portfolio by developing performance metrics based on overall strategic direction; direct the analysis of costs and affect; identify use opportunities to promote cost savings; provide guidance and creative solutions to leadership on plans to minimize cost and maximize sales growth; ensure category direction supports goals and will grow sales according to plan; review sales and direct changes; negotiate with suppliers to ensure sustainable solutions for the future and reduce costs; and communicate updates to senior leadership.Manage department goals and activities related to product strategies by overseeing research to gain insight into our customer needs; review data to determine impact to the business; refine processes for product delivery; aggregate research information to provide business intelligence; benchmark within the industry to identify trends and opportunities to grow profit and sales; and communicate protocols to United States teams and offshore sourcing teams and making recommendations to senior leaders on enhanced product offerings. You'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.