Mary Meister

* Manage development of all Soft Goods and Accessories including: Bags, Headwear, Apparel, Wallets, Belts and Small Leather Goods. * Create and track the development schedule of products to ensure a timely completion following the Go-To-Market calendar, utilizing time management and communications skills to meet deadlines. Understand, help create and track tooling calendars, as needed. * Manage the development process of products that meet company/corporate target margin goals, while maintaining design intent and quality. * Ensure both the technical superiority and the product quality/integrity of all products falling under their responsibilities. * Value-engineer products by analyzing BOMs and recommending materials and construction techniques to impact cost throughout development * Partner with domestic and overseas product and material sourcing manufacturers to develop new materials, construction techniques, processes, costing, and samples. * Contribute to sustainability projects related to product materials, construction, function, and manufacturing.