Free People Associate PD Manager

Urban Outfitters • Philadelphia, PA

11d

About The Position

The Associate Manager of Product Development will make independent decisions and set team goals within their core function . This role independently drives development and process efficiencies within their function , voicing concerns in a constructive manner and communicating goals and progress proactively to team members . With the support of their manager, the Associate Manager of Product Development will also m anage internal and external stakeholders .

Requirements

• 6 + years of progressive development and sourcing experience within a complex, fast-paced apparel /home furnishings environment .
• Specialty retail and/or direct-to-consumer experience is preferred
• Proven success building cross-functional relationships, and effectively communicating with internal and external customers
• Works with a high sense of urgency and integrity, easily and quickly adapts to change, and is motivated by deadlines and new challenges
• Proficient in subject area
• Experience in mentoring and training others is preferred
• Able to execute on projects when given clear guidelines and strategy
• Able to work independently to achiev e goals

Nice To Haves

• Specialty retail and/or direct-to-consumer experience is preferred
• Experience in mentoring and training others is preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and execute brand ’s vision through the appropriate allocation of product and the sourcing of materials which deliver the right aesthetic while meeting target product costs and tim e and action requirements
• Achieve seasonal calendar actualization
• Develop relationships with supplier base to ensure alignment of category business needs .
• Manage through roadblocks and see through to resolution.
• Attend Concept and Sketch Review meetings to understand and clarify Design’s intention, tone, and important style aspects .
• Manage bulk cost negotiations with vendor bas e ; m eet or exceed targets .
• Analyze and identify opportunities for Merchant to improve adoption rates and approved style count targets as dictated by seasonal line plan .
• Support Merchant’s business requirements by aligning product category needs, and update and communicate all style, cost, and delivery changes
• Coordinate with cross functional team s o n category development process, including research of pre-style development, tracking and review of pre-style packages, ensuring compliance of product within category to internal testing standards, and managing sample evaluation, accuracy, and quality
• Collaborate with cross functional partners on engineering options for category target costs and minimums, lead times, and final IMU, with the goal of driving speed, sales, and financial results
• Lead vendor conversations regarding daily roadblocks and see through to resolution
• Independently form cross-team discussion and direct deliverables, deadlines and hand-offs effectively.
• Help others learn the Brand DNA and requirements.
• Seek feedback consistently.
• Manage and coac h coordinators on team

Benefits

• URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees.
• Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more!
• For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits
• URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
• We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment.
• To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees