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Ralph Lauren · 1 week ago

Senior Product Management Associate, Purple Label & Polo Tailored Clothing

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$64K/yr - $114K/yr

Ralph Lauren Corporation is a global leader in premium lifestyle products, and they are seeking a Senior Product Management Associate for their tailored clothing category. The role involves managing the full product life cycle, collaborating with various teams to ensure product integrity, and executing the product strategy to optimize product value.

Apparel & Fashion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Carolyn Ernst

Responsibilities

Participate in Board Review with Design and Merchandising to establish product pipeline and TD track

Handoff seasonal line information to Brand Merchandising for style number set up/ creation (currently set up in Airtable/Vibe)

Analyze costing and establish pricing options to optimize the buy and help to achieve brand target margins

Track deliveries on a weekly basis and report slides and any findings to sourcing partners, merchandising and regional teams as needed

Partner with Design and PMT Manager on all design approvals and comments and help to communicate changes to OS partners

Partner with manager to assist in the launch of seasonal made to measure fabric and trim books and keep all key partners on track with made to measure milestones and developments

Drive the optimized lead-times and calendars from development to store for main line, special projects and made to measure activities

Develop and create timelines with sourcing offices and vendors on raw material and trim sourcing and approvals to ensure production delivery deadlines are met

Lead and monitor the approval process (proto, salesmen samples and all components) to ensure on time arrival of all samples to the showroom

Manage the PO Handoff process and ensure product information and costing are cross-checked before ops team pass off

Communicate with vendors and suppliers to address development and resolve production issues

Review and update all costs from initial to final stages

Engage in daily correspondence with sourcing partners and help lead the bi-weekly production meetings

Ensure fit approvals are approved to meet delivery deadlines

Qualification

Product development experienceGarment manufacturing knowledgeCross-functional collaborationTailored clothing experienceExcel proficiencyPLM software knowledgeCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Must have product development or related experience; full product life cycle, from design vision to production ready utilizing technical product knowledge and in-depth understanding of all product components

Proven ability to optimize production outcomes through understanding the garment manufacturing process; factory capabilities, cost negotiation and calendar management

Strong communication, influencing and cross-functional team collaboration skills; ability to work closely with Design, Technical Design, Raw Materials, and Merchandising Teams, as well as Sourcing Offices

Proven ability to quickly pivot and problem solve utilizing innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment

Strong organizational skills with detailed attention to product information

Strong computer skills; Excel, Outlook, PLM, Airtable, Vibe

Preferred

Experience in tailored clothing development a plus

Company

Ralph Lauren

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Ralph Lauren Corporation focuses on the design, marketing, and distribution of luxury lifestyle products.

Founded in 1967

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

https://corporate.ralphlauren.com

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