URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly) · 1 month ago
Free People Associate PD Manager
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expURBN is a dynamic company that includes brands like Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie. They are seeking an Associate Manager of Product Development who will drive development processes, manage internal and external stakeholders, and facilitate the brand's vision through product allocation and material sourcing.
ApparelFashionLifestyleWeb Design
Responsibilities
Facilitate and execute brand ’s vision through the appropriate allocation of product and the sourcing of materials which deliver the right aesthetic while meeting target product costs and time and action requirements
Achieve seasonal calendar actualization
Develop relationships with supplier base to ensure alignment of category business needs . Manage through roadblocks and see through to resolution
Attend Concept and Sketch Review meetings to understand and clarify Design’s intention, tone, and important style aspects
Manage bulk cost negotiations with vendor base ; meet or exceed targets
Analyze and identify opportunities for Merchant to improve adoption rates and approved style count targets as dictated by seasonal line plan . Support Merchant’s business requirements by aligning product category needs, and update and communicate all style, cost, and delivery changes
Coordinate with cross functional teams on category development process, including research of pre-style development, tracking and review of pre-style packages, ensuring compliance of product within category to internal testing standards, and managing sample evaluation, accuracy, and quality
Collaborate with cross functional partners on engineering options for category target costs and minimums, required lead times, and final IMU, with the goal of driving speed, sales, and financial results
Lead vendor conversations regarding daily roadblocks and see through to resolution
Independently form cross-team discussion and direct deliverables, deadlines and hand-offs effectively. Help others learn the Brand DNA and requirements. Seek feedback consistently
Manage and coach coordinators on team
Qualification
Required
6 + years of progressive development and sourcing experience within a complex, fast-paced apparel/home furnishings environment
Proven success building cross-functional relationships, and effectively communicating with internal and external customers
Works with a high sense of urgency and integrity, easily and quickly adapts to change, and is motivated by deadlines and new challenges
Proficient in subject area
Able to execute on projects when given clear guidelines and strategy
Able to work independently to achieve goals
Preferred
Specialty retail and/or direct-to-consumer experience is preferred
Experience in mentoring and training others is preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
Generous employee discounts
Retirement savings
Much more
Company
URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)
URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Azeez Hayne
Chief Administrative Officer
Ermenedgildo Zegna
Founder
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