Senior Associate, Production

Sr. Associate, Product Development

About Thinx:

Thinx Inc., an innovative company that is disrupting the menstrual hygiene and incontinence product categories. The Thinx Inc. family of brands—Thinx, Thinx (BTWN), and Speax—are on a mission to create a healthier world through sustainable solutions to menstruation and incontinence.

Our People:

Our people live our values daily and they serve as our cultural cornerstones.

• Be Accountable
• Be Profitable 
• Be Human 
• Be Curious 
• Be Ambassadors

Role Description:

The ideal candidate is experienced in product development, production and sourcing, and is excited to support this phase of the business where product portfolio expansion and supply chain diversification are key strategic initiatives. 

The Work You’ll Do: 

• Lead productivity initiatives across PD suppliers and materials
• Manage resolution of issues with suppliers as it relates to quality concerns that may arise from inspection failures, production issues affecting delivery schedules, and pricing and invoice discrepancies
• Work cross functionally with our Creative, Merchandising, Planning, Operations, Customer Experience and Marketing teams to take products from idea to launch
• Support sourcing initiatives and onboarding new product vendors
• Support budgeting process for Product Development
• Manage PD timelines and development calendars, while ensuring all cross-functional teams have, at any given time, the most up-to-date status of each project
• Manage product testing and certification/validation process
• Build and manage trackers, specifications, fabric profiles
• Manage BOM setup and process
• Review prototypes from each sampling stage to ensure design and quality meets standards. Review final inspection samples and advise corrective action plans if needed
• Constantly strive to improve existing products based on customer feedback

We’re Excited About You Because

• You combine a strategic mindset with a relentless focus on execution. You are adept at translating high level business strategy into implementation plans that ensure high quality execution. You have an eye for detail while keeping the 30,000 foot view in mind. You have demonstrated success in driving product development projects from concept ideation through commercialization.

• You are proactive in identifying/implementing process efficiencies. You are able to identify process gaps, influence cross-functional counterparts to improve ways of working, and follow through with implementation. 

• You’re a strong collaborator and communicator. You proactively build cross-functional partnerships within and outside of the company. You are effective at driving outcomes and change even without direct authority. 

• You have strong organization skills with special attention to detail. You have experience managing multiple product development projects autonomously. You understand the need for a systematic approach to managing a product portfolio, specifications, trackers and timelines.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in Product Development, Production and Sourcing roles
• Experience with product development process building and implementation
• Experience with overseas vendors and manufacturing partners is preferred
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong passion for building and maintaining relationships with cross-functional counterparts, stakeholders and vendors
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively 
• Ability to multitask and manage several projects simultaneously, while meeting deadlines and budget goals
• Technical capability and sensibility for product and creative problem solving
• Knowledge of line plans and T&A Calendar, WIP and Pivot reports
• Computer proficiency with MS Office Suite and Google applications
• Experience in project management and tools a plus

You’ll Get

• 401k company match that vests immediately upon participation 
• Generous parental leave of 16 weeks and monthly child care stipend 
• Unlimited PTO policy 
• Annual training and development stipend 
• 1x Monthly Mental Escape Days 
• 30% discount on Thinx Inc products and a quarterly $100 spend
• $90 quarterly wellness stipend to spend on personal health and fitness
• $100 monthly WFH stipend to support your remote office needs
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company.. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of the best and brightest from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.