Product Development Manager, Woman's Wholesale Apparel

Premier Brands Group Holdings•Bristol, PA

About The Position

Premier Brands Group Holdings is a global leader in apparel, jewelry, and accessories design, with a diverse portfolio in denim, women's apparel, and jewelry. The company is comprised of three distinct businesses: One Jeanswear Group, The Kasper Group, and The Jewelry Group. They are seeking a Product Development Manager to manage the product development lifecycle from concept through production for Woman's Wholesale Apparel.

Requirements

6+ years of product development experience within wholesale apparel
Strong understanding of the product lifecycle from concept through production
Experience supporting multiple apparel product categories and wholesale accounts simultaneously
Strong knowledge of Time & Action (T&A) processes and calendar management
Experience working with overseas vendors, mills, and factories
Strong knowledge of apparel product development across knit, woven, denim, or other ready-to-wear categories
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, PLM, and Microsoft Excel
Strong critical thinking, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Excellent communication skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines, work independently, and proactively drive solutions

Nice To Haves

Experience within high-volume branded, private label, or wholesale apparel businesses preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the product development lifecycle from concept through production
Monitor Time & Action (T&A) calendars to ensure all milestones and deadlines are met
Manage and coordinate Product Development activities across multiple apparel categories and wholesale accounts based on business and customer requirements
Source new fabrics and trims to support seasonal development
Order and track proto samples and sample yardage; create and maintain sample and fabric tracking charts
Maintain fabric, trim, and product approval libraries
Track samples from vendors as needed
Issue approval comments on lab dips, strike-offs, fabrics, and trims
Communicate daily with overseas vendors, mills, factories, and sample rooms
Create and manage bulk Bills of Materials (BOMs) for factories
Resolve development and bulk production issues while proactively identifying solutions
Attend all relevant cross-functional meetings and 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