Head of Technical Product Development Tailoring - Metzingen, Deutschland - Hugo Boss

Hugo Boss
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Metzingen, Deutschland

vor 2 Wochen

Lena Wagner

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Beschreibung

At HUGO BOSS, you have the opportunity to contribute your personality, ideas and creativity — because only when we break new ground together can we create something unique.

Become part of our team of more than employees worldwide and shape your future/drive your future/drive your growth, at HUGO BOSS

To complete the TAILORING Department we are looking for a Head of Technical Product Development TAILORING Womenswear (M/F/d).


What you can expect:


  • Responsible for building and leading technical product development team (fabric research, trend research, development with sustainability focus, optimization of supply chain process during development and production, exploration of new technologies)
  • Implementation of creative specifications under consideration of the strategic guidelines, margins, and savings targets including the bulk release
  • Ensures an optimal development process to implement the best possible product development in compliance with costing, speed and sustainability
  • Steering, tracking & monitoring the milestones and deadlines of all activities along the development process with all internal & external interfaces. Taking actions proactively in case of any delays or disruptions foreseeing or happening.
  • Establish and maintain an international network and collaborative business relationships with vendors/suppliers within the supply chain (fabric mills, technology companies, chemical industries, collaborations and more)
  • Responsible for developing and implementing the modular tool box for all Womenswear Product Groups
  • Participate in determining the strategic direction of the responsible product group supply chain, with strong focus and knowhow of global supplier selection and relevant capabilities within merchandising and subcontracting business
  • Lead and set up of the team, establish stakeholder presence, develop team's operational processes and cross functional engagement
  • Encourage team members agile, collaborative and ownership mindset to secure delivery of strategy with cross functional stakeholders
  • Create risk mitigation competencies within team and supplier strategy

Your profile:


  • Bachelor degree or equivalent in Textile/Apparel
  • Experience in Product Development environment +10years and 5 years in equivalent leadership position
  • Very strong product and technical knowledge
  • Must be able to anticipate and mitigate risks/issues and demonstrate strong problemsolving capabilities to departments
  • Strong analytical skills to translate development activities into specific performance indicators
  • Fluency in English is required, ideally also in German.
  • Strong influencing skills, decision making, strategic thinking, verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience working with crossfunctional teams
  • High level of commitment, ability to multitask and change management skills
  • Inspiring and motivating leader

Your benefits:


  • Made for Me: three days in Metzingen and two days working remotely. Our hybrid working model "Threedom of work" is as individual as your personal needs.
  • Today. Tomorrow. Always. Sustainability is one of our key values, and more than just a trend. We are committed to environmental, animal and climate protection, and human rights.
  • Does innovation drive you? Same for us We have digitized most of our workflows and almost fully automated our logistics centres.
  • Exclusive discounts for shopping and arts: benefit from discounts for family and friends along with free entrance to more than 15 international art museums.
  • Highperforming people need a healthy balance. Take advantage of the employee gym, the beach volleyball field or yoga classes on the rooftop terrace.
  • As a fashion company, we value good taste in everything including food. Welcome to our own restaurant and café, Times.
We are a global company with our employees representative of the world at large. Our inclusive culture embraces each person's authenticity and individuality. We are committed to equal employment opportunity. And we believe our equitable work environment helps unleash your full potential and inspires you to thrive.

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