Project Manager 1

Outdoor Cap Company, Inc•Bentonville, AR

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for building cohesive, customer-relevant product lines (PPD’s) for the promotional networks. The Project Manager collaborates in-network and cross-departmentally ensure all dates and expectations are met for their customers and is responsible for establishing timelines for their network accounts.

Requirements

Teamwork and Collaboration
Demonstrates commitment to team members and engages in collaborative, detail-oriented communication across all departments.
Effectively sets priorities and manages timelines in order to get work done.
Shows respect, builds trust and exhibits flexibility to change.
Analyzes situations, thinks before acting and uses sound judgment when making decisions and offering solutions.
Leadership and Communication
Exhibits strong project management leadership by maintaining a high level of awareness and understanding of the marketplace, industry trends and competition.
Researches and analyzes opportunities through multiple resources to offer innovative and practical solutions to bring new ideas to market.
Fast and efficient learner with desire to further develop through training to expand technical proficiency.
Customer Service
Demonstrates commitment to our customers and represents Outdoor Cap in a professional manner.
Provides exceptional service and responds to customer needs with urgency, thoughtfulness, and attention to detail.
Maintains operational awareness.
Effectively presents Outdoor Cap’s strengths, capabilities, offerings, and value proposition.
Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent years of experience
1+ years of experience, Apparel Manufacturing background a plus
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Internal PDS system
Highly proficient with verbal and written communication; adept to exchange accurate information and engage in conflict resolution strategies
Must be able to remain in a stationary position (seated) 80% of the day and occasionally reach, bend and moveinside the office to access files and product.
Adapt to moderate noise (Example: collaborative team environment, office with computers, printing and light traffic)
Ability to move 10-25 lbs occasionally throughout day
Able to hear a telephone ring
Required to have close visual acuity to perform computer tasks and operate other office machinery
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Available for infrequent domestic travel

Nice To Haves

Apparel Manufacturing background a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborates closely with the ISR’s, Product Specialist and Design Leads through clear communication, teamwork, and support to ensure all tasks are assigned and completed according to the development timeline.
Keeps all necessary parties informed of updates on project status and timeline changes
Proactively researches market trends through store visits, benchmarking, WGSN and internal trend presentations
Manages customer relevant data, market and store research and communicates it effectively to the network
Communicates with customer regarding specific requirements, preferences, and feedback
Conveys vision in a comprehensive way to Design through graphic requests
Reviews artwork and samples to ensure a cohesive, trend, market, and customer relevant line
Chooses fabrics, techniques, shapes and trims within project pricing parameters and guidelines
Works with RDI department on sourcing needs
Ensures all merchandising processes are accurately completed
Submits sample orders and accurately communicates product specifications with factories
Monitors, logs and revises changes to incoming/outgoing samples
Maintains and monitors licensed product approval process
Works with Customer Order Processing and Purchasing to ensure customer ship dates are met
Communicates necessary feedback to network following reviews
Demonstrates a robust knowledge of Outdoor Cap’s brands, products, and systems
Protects Outdoor Cap and its property by securing artwork that is shared outside of the company
Upholds Outdoor Cap's Mission-Vision-Values and Founder’s Pillars by acting with integrity; working together as a team; treating each other with respect