Associate Manager, Product Development & Production

Knitwell Group • New York, NY

3d • $66,500 - $71,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Manager of Product Development & Production assists in the process from seasonal development of product, through to the manufacturing process in alignment with the divisional sourcing strategy. Ensures design vision and product integrity standards are met while adhering to the Product Lifecycle Calendar and meeting financial goals. Champions the company's values & practices by maintaining effective collaborative relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, in a related field of study, or equivalent functional experience
• Min 2-3 years’ experience in Production
• Detail oriented, with strong organizational capabilities
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills
• Team oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, Gsuite, and cloud-based PLM systems
• Knowledge in sweater yarn, gauges, stitches and sweater specific construction preferred.
• The candidate needs to be able to cost engineer a sweater from yarn development through the production process.

Responsibilities

• Assists to achieve seasonal IMU aligned to the corporate financial objectives.
• Supports manager to establish target costs, work with overseas counterparts to assist with negotiations.
• Maintains Bamboo Rose system.
• Manages deliverables to ensure purchase orders are released on time
• Manages deliverables with the cross functional team to ensure samples are on schedule.
• Prepares and assists with the pre-classification process.
• Manages style time and action calendar and bulk fabric commitments.
• Requests and tracks development testing and partners with product integrity team on test results
• Creates and maintains seasonal re-cap charts.
• Maintains departmental files within the sourcing systems.
• Builds collaborative relationships with the cross functional team members.
• Attend weekly fit and cross-functional meetings
• Daily correspondence with overseas offices
• Manage a Sourcing Coordinator
• Handles other responsibilities and projects, as assigned

Benefits

• Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands
• Support for individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree