Product Development Manager (Global Brand Group)

Strategy & Innovation
• Engage in development of seasonal product strategies for category with Design, Merchandising and Production teams, including trend identification, color palette, concept, category, style, costing and pricing; balance key items/fashion/basics; implement comprehensive costing and retail pricing framework to maximize consumer value; collaborate with Planning to identify and leverage previous best sellers in current, trend-appropriate assortments
• Execute strategic direction and product plans set by VP of Product Development for each brand and product
category
• Identify and suggest new product opportunities; leverage competitive market intelligence to gain and maintain marketplace advantages; isolate key, relevant trends for each category or brand, where appropriate; partner with Director of Product Development to ensure brand cohesiveness


Operations & Results
• Manage Product Development calendar for optimum operational efficiency; partner with Design, Merchandising Production and Sales to ensure timely delivery of goods, sales growth, expense management and attainment of margin goals
• Partner with Production to source vendors; advise Director and VP of Product Development to help plan
allocation of orders and balance workload among vendors to minimize risk; ensure superior quality for goods; identify and suggest solutions for quality and technical issues
• Participate in product review meetings, including edits, board review, pre-costing and post-season reviews; track
assignment of duty rates and confirm with customs; create and track checklist of any or all legal requirements; verify that goods are placed in approved facilities and raise concerns to VP of Product Development
• Create complete Product Profile Sheets; properly track of proto and sales samples; coordinate fit process with
Design and Production


Customers & Relationships
• Communicate and follow-up with internal and external constituents around the world, including customers, suppliers, vendors and licensors, where applicable; partner with Production and Tech to source new suppliers and vendors and maintain relationships with existing partners, including internal constituents
• Maintain relationships with collaborators and competitors


Leadership & Teams
• Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary
• Attract, develop and retain talent
• Monitor and evaluate performance of individuals

• Experience and understanding of wholesale apparel merchandising, manufacturing, global supply chain operations, and mass market distribution
• Entrepreneurial drive tempered by judgment and strong leadership skills
• Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; experience managing and motivating teams
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
• Creativity, sensibility for merchandising and customer needs
• Knowledge of garment construction
• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 - 8 years experience in apparel merchandising, private label buying or product development; relevant experience in categories
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, proficiency in SAP preferred

- 13th month salary
- Compulsory insurance
- Laptop

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