KOHLS-posted 19 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • Menomonee Falls, WI
5,001-10,000 employees

As Associate Production Manager, you will drive the execution of the development of product, assisting in the communication of all product needs to the cross-functional team. You will also help drive the Concept to Customer (CTC) process for a brand or category.

  • Execute production process from vendor award to in-store delivery
  • Guide cross-functional team as a production expert
  • Manage flex and contingency needs and replenishment with partners
  • Obtain projections for capacity management
  • Communicate development details and product confirmation with vendors
  • Ensure seasonal calendar deadlines and milestones are met
  • Own Timing and Action Calendar management
  • Participate in cross-functional meetings to communicate time and action (TNA) and cost
  • Drive on-time deliveries through strong process and partnership
  • Train Production Coordinator and assist with meetings
  • Lead vendor meetings and category sessions
  • Guide product pre-development and cost engineering
  • Align development with sourcing, materials and merchandising strategies
  • Execute product development to meet business needs and cost guidance
  • Track and report progress to meet corporate goals
  • Support cost execution through structured events (RFQ) and seasonal negotiation
  • Execute cost analysis for owned brands or categories at the cost component level and or higher level of macro-economic impact
  • Execute vendor selection and program award
  • Drive partnerships with the cross-functional team to execute the sourcing strategies
  • Assist in rolling up costing and sharing out with merchant/ design partners
  • Work in conjunction with sourcing and cross-functional teams to facilitate new vendor onboarding or change in fulfillment types
  • Facilitate cost proto meetings with design
  • Additional tasks may be assigned
  • 2+ years of retail or product development experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Drive Office Suite
  • Travel may be required
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Strong aptitude for math and knowledge of retail math
  • Expert knowledge of product life cycle, process and supply chain
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