Associate Manager, Product Development & Production - Knits

Knitwell Group • New York, NY

2d • $68,000 - $71,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Manager of Product Development & Production assists with seasonal product development through manufacturing, in alignment with the divisional sourcing strategy. The role helps ensure that the design vision and product integrity standards are met, that work follows the Product Lifecycle Calendar, and that financial goals are achieved. It also champions company values and practices by maintaining effective collaborative relationships and embracing diversity.

The position supports seasonal cost and financial objectives, coordinates purchase order and sample deliverables, maintains sourcing systems and departmental records, and partners with cross-functional teams and overseas offices. It manages a Sourcing Coordinator and handles other assigned responsibilities and projects.

This is a regular, full-time hybrid position. Required office days are at the KnitWell Group office in New York, NY, as determined by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study, or equivalent functional experience.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in Production, Product Development, or Sourcing.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational capabilities.
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Gsuite, and cloud-based PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in achieving seasonal IMU aligned to corporate financial objectives.
• Support the manager in establishing target costs and work with overseas counterparts to assist with negotiations.
• Maintain the Bamboo Rose system.
• Manage deliverables to ensure purchase orders are released on time.
• Coordinate cross-functional deliverables to ensure samples are on schedule.
• Prepare and assist with the pre-classification process.
• Manage the style time and action calendar and bulk fabric commitments.
• Request and track development testing and partner with the product integrity team on test results.
• Create and maintain seasonal recap charts.
• Maintain departmental files within sourcing systems.
• Build collaborative relationships with cross-functional team members.
• Attend weekly fit and cross-functional meetings.
• Correspond daily with overseas offices.
• Manage a Sourcing Coordinator.
• Handle other responsibilities and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for individual development and opportunities for career mobility within the family of brands.
• Local volunteer opportunities, an annual donation and volunteer match for eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities supporting communities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(K).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level