Basic Purpose:
The fundamental responsibilities of the Associate Product Development & Production Manager are to provide daily support to the Sr. Manager for all functions of the product life cycle from concept to delivery. The Associate Product Development & Production Manager will report directly to the Sourcing Sr. Manager of these specific categories.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Assist Sr. Manager by driving results that support sourcing strategy.
- Daily communication with internal and external business partners.
- Respond to emails without delay with fact-based information and closure.
- Thorough and consistent follow through on emails, pending deliverables until satisfactorily closed.
- Manage Time and Action Calendar through each seasonal life cycle.
- Set up and maintain PLM system.
- Set up and maintain orders in purchase order software system; ensure accuracy and distribution.
- Track, receive, unpack, distribute, and ship packages in various stages through the product life cycle.
- Weekly review of Work in Progress (WIP) Manufacturing Reports with Sr. Manager & external business partners.
- Track bulk production product shipment deliveries for on time in distribution center (DC) receipts.
- Assist in costing of product, product analysis, cost entry, generate cost summary reports, and maintenance of same.
- Analyze and recognize risk assessments and timely communication of same.
- Identify solutions for category, departmental, and risk assessment challenges.
- Set up fit, confirmation samples, and any other sample reviews that need timely seasonal approval.
- Manage photo sample tracking and review.
- Verify technical design packets with manager and design business partners to ensure clarity and accuracy before handoff to overseas agents.
- Request Custom’s style classifications from Imports team, general maintenance, and data integrity in TradeStone.
- Ability to think critically and assist manager in daily roles and responsibilities.
- Foster relationships with internal business partners and external business partners.
- Support manager and other category team members on special projects as needed.
Internal and External Relationships:
Internal:
- Design
- Merchandising
- Merchandising Systems
- Planning
- Technical Design
- Product Integrity
- Imports
- Logistics
External:
- Agents
- 3rd Party Vendors
Salary range: $70,000-$90,000
Education/Experience/Knowledge:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 3+ years textile, apparel, and accessories product development and sourcing industry experience or business background preferred
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- PC proficient with emphasis on Microsoft Excel and Word. Working knowledge of MS Teams, a plus.
- Working experience using a PLM system
- Sweater knit experience a plus
- Customer service focused — ability to build collaborative working relationships and understand partner’s needs
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
- Disciplined follow through and operational skill set
- Results driven
- Organized with ability to multitask and deadline oriented
- Culturally sensitive and aware and able to adjusts personal style to different cultures