Product Development Manager, Accessories

ALO•Los Angeles, CA

4h•$110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

We are looking for a creative and inspired leader to join the Alo family as a Product Development Manager. The candidate’s responsibility will be to work with a cross functional team of talented individuals and ensure the product is built with integrity, intention and aligned with our brand vision and values. The ideal candidate will have a proven product development track record in the accessories/ handbag industry. As a member of the Product Development team, you will participate in developing and executing product to align with Design’s vision and the overarching business strategy of our rapidly-growing brand. The ideal candidate will work closely and collaboratively with Design, Raw Material, Technical Design, Planning and Merchandising teams to create beautiful and innovative product.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Must have 5+ years of experience in the apparel industry, ideally in accessories / handbags
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects on an ongoing basis
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills with appropriate sense of urgency
Commitment and superior attention to detail
Ability to work in a team environment, build trust and relationships with vendor & cross functional partners
Strong analytical skills
Ability to cost negotiate and understanding of cost drivers, margin and landing factors
Thorough understanding of testing protocol, product integrity requirements, product cycle timeline, costing & price negotiation and garment construction
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work environment
Strong interpersonal and listening skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, & Outlook
Proficiency with PLM and Adobe Suite- Illustrator and Photoshop a plus

Responsibilities

Manage the product creation process from design hand off to production approval
Establish and execute the brand strategy to achieve financial, quality and product goals.
Negotiate cost
Collaborate with cross functional teams from Design, Technical Design, Raw Material R+D and Sourcing to ensure on time delivery per set calendar dates each season.
Manage multi-season development calendars and the execution for all tasks related to the Product Development cycle
Responsible for Key Performance indicators that include but not limited to Cost management and IMU targets, vendor scorecard, fit approval and salesman sample execution
Work with team to allocate bulk orders to appropriate suppliers through consideration of available capacity, capability, workmanship and costing.
Lead processes and IT improvements/solutions to enable seasonal execution