Product Development Manager, Wholesale Apparel
About The Position
We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Product Development Manager. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Product Development Manager Own and manage the product development lifecycle from concept through production Create, maintain and manage Time & Action (T&A) calendars to ensure all milestones and deadlines are met Support multiple product categories across Mainline and Club (Costco) businesses Create and manage sample and fabric tracking charts Source new fabrics and trims to support seasonal development Maintain fabric, trim and product approval libraries Communicate daily with overseas vendors, mills, factories and sample rooms Create and maintain line lists Request, track and manage samples from vendors as needed Review and provide approval comments on lab dips, strike-offs, fabrics and trims Resolve development and bulk production issues while proactively identifying solutions Lead cross-functional meetings and drive follow-up on outstanding action items Partner closely with Design, Fabric R&D, Production and Sales teams throughout the development process Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously while adapting to changing business needs and shifting priorities Monitor market trends and incorporate relevant insights into product development initiatives Attend all relevant departments, brand and cross-functional meetings Manage and mentor one Product Development Associate.
Requirements
- 7+ years of product development experience within apparel
- Strong understanding of the product lifecycle from concept through production
- Experience supporting multiple product categories simultaneously
- Strong knowledge of Time & Action (T&A) processes and calendar management
- Experience working with overseas vendors, mills and factories
- Knowledge of denim, knit and woven categories required
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, PLM and Microsoft Excel
- Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and work independently
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting Mainline and Club (Costco) businesses is a plus
Responsibilities
- Own and manage the product development lifecycle from concept through production
- Create, maintain and manage Time & Action (T&A) calendars to ensure all milestones and deadlines are met
- Support multiple product categories across Mainline and Club (Costco) businesses
- Create and manage sample and fabric tracking charts
- Source new fabrics and trims to support seasonal development
- Maintain fabric, trim and product approval libraries
- Communicate daily with overseas vendors, mills, factories and sample rooms
- Create and maintain line lists
- Request, track and manage samples from vendors as needed
- Review and provide approval comments on lab dips, strike-offs, fabrics and trims
- Resolve development and bulk production issues while proactively identifying solutions
- Lead cross-functional meetings and drive follow-up on outstanding action items
- Partner closely with Design, Fabric R&D, Production and Sales teams throughout the development process
- Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously while adapting to changing business needs and shifting priorities
- Monitor market trends and incorporate relevant insights into product development initiatives
- Attend all relevant departments, brand and cross-functional meetings
- Manage and mentor one Product Development Associate
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
