Product Manager

Responsibilities

• Management of production timelines, reviewing reports and recommending solutions to exceptions
• Work with Design and Technical Services teams to develop production ready samples for quarterly design presentations
• Work closely with all vendors and agent offices to ensure that monthly production capacity is utilized and recommend appropriate action when issues arise
• Manage placement strategy and follow-up by recommending product placement and action plan for chase
• Oversee, maintain and report cost, delivery and quality metrics and KPIs for finished goods
• Manage any required fabric reservation; Confirm fabric and trim with factories
• Cook and lead weekly production meetings with factories and agents
• Monitor production status of all programs by season
• Track shipments from vendor to distribution center
• Support costing process by creating and distributing packages, issuing spreadsheets for tracking and conducting cost negotiation
• Analyze test, quality, delivery and cost reports, make recommendations and communicate exceptions to management and vendors
• Elevate and communicate high risk potential order problems and issues as appropriate
• Develop relationships with mentors, peers, and all Productions channels

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in apparel production management
• Experience managing “Speed to market”/fast track orders from inception is a plus
• Knowledge/understanding of fabrics and different garment wash processes that help problem solve production issues
• Strong costing and negotiation skills a plus
• Proficient: Microsoft Office, Full circle, PLM a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates proactive problem solving skills
• Create and maintain a cooperative team environment that promotes high performance standards and attainment of goals
• Good people management/delegation skills and able to influence others
• Travel may be required, based on business needs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to constantly operate a computer, other office equipment and look at a monitor for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to clearly and accurately communicate and exchange information verbally, in writing, or through other means in person, telephonically, or through virtual communication methods
• Ability to reach at or below shoulder level
• Ability to carry equipment, move boxes/samples, etc.