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True Religion · 4 days ago

Product Development Manager

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $110K/yr

8+ years exp

True Religion is a company focused on product development and production strategy. The Product Development Manager will establish and direct the production strategy for a product category, manage business relationships with suppliers, and lead a team to improve gross margin and customer service.

ApparelConsumer GoodsE-CommerceFashion

Hiring Manager

Alfredo Garcia

Responsibilities

Promotes adherence to the product pipeline calendar by ensuring the efficient collaboration and coordination between cross-functional partners, including Design, R&D, Merchandising, and Materials

Embodies the high standards of the Sourcing and Production department and actively represents the department in all calendar checkpoints and major milestone meetings

Delivers the highest quality product within sample and production deadlines by proactively planning, coordinating, and managing external sources while identifying and addressing issues that may impact timelines or cost

Direct seasonal product development to ensure cost parameters and aesthetic requirements are achieved and are aligned with TR’s global sourcing strategy

Assures that True Religions' margin and financial goals for product cost throughout the pipeline are understood and achieved by monitoring, reporting, and influencing cross-functional decision-making

Reinforces True Religion's core values by engaging all internal and external partners with a high degree of professionalism and exhibits confidence and resourcefulness when faced with a challenge

Creates a collaborative and positive team environment that encourages authentic and transparent contribution

Develop and nurture strong partnerships with vendors, driving business results and inspiring a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability

Maintain IMU, style adoption, fabric projections. Fabric liability reporting

Maintain style/purchase order files, including accountability for PO revisions

Initiate proactive external communications with vendors to ensure that the sampling, pre-production, and production processes is on schedule to ensure the timely shipment of orders

Management of production timelines, reviewing reports, and recommending solutions to exceptions

Monitor the status of purchase orders to ensure that the on-order and delivery exception report reflects the correct dates and comments

Initiate proactive internal communication for changes impacting other areas of responsibility, e.g. pre-ticketing, payments, or ship dates

Work directly with Merchants on reorders and delivery flow alterations

Develop time and action calendars for all programs managed

Management of production timelines, reviewing reports, and recommending solutions to exceptions

Performs other related duties as assigned

Continuously review and lead team progress to identify opportunities to improve speed to market, product execution, and efficiency

Research new sources of manufacturing and industry best practices to ensure continual process improvement and long-term vision

Own communication of cross-functional updates relative to denim, sourcing, production, fit processes, strategies, and findings

Assist in building the sourcing strategy in collaboration with Product Development, Design, Merchants, and Inventory Management

Partner with product development / R&D / merchants to ensure the line is developed and aligned with the brand's pricing architecture

Work with cross-functional business partners to enforce vendor policies that minimize and bring resolution to potential financial liabilities

Ensure Vendors are aligned on best practices that support True Religion’s cost management, product quality, and delivery requirements

Set the appropriate tone for the teams; effectively manage through periods of change with a positive attitude despite ambiguity and uncertainty

Develop skills and build knowledge within the organization to increase bench strength and future succession capability

Recruit, identify, develop, and retain talent that delivers performance excellence

As a manager, serve as a leader of the company culture, norms, and conduct

Qualification

Production/Sourcing experienceApparel industry knowledgeProduction trade regulationsAnalytical skillsNegotiation skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skillsStrategic planningProblem-solving skillsTeam management

Required

8 years of experience in Production/Sourcing and/or Supply Chain roles of increasing scope, complexity, and leadership responsibility

Knowledge of apparel and non-apparel industry businesses, strategies, and how the competition operates in the marketplace. Ability to use this knowledge to inform and influence strategies

Knowledge of Production trade regulations, testing protocol, product integrity, production cycle timeline, fabric, and garment construction

Apparel and fabric manufacturing economics and operations management (i.e., lead-times, transit times, garment and fabric construction, and apparel manufacturing operations)

Analytical and possesses computer skills and knowledge; ability to obtain information from systems

Ability to influence across multiple functions/areas/geographies

Effective problem-solving and negotiation skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to develop & implement strategies according to plans, monitor progress, and make the necessary adjustments to achieve objectives

Ability to anticipate and articulate future trends and consequences and respond with competitive and creative business solutions

Be aware of the impact and implications of decisions on other aspects of business

Ability to negotiate skillfully and resolve conflict in tough situations; win concessions without damaging relationships

Experience creating and maintaining a positive environment that promotes high performance standards and attainment of goals