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Nautica · 4 hours ago

Product Development Associate

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$70K/yr - $75K/yr

2+ years exp

Nautica is seeking an Associate Product Manager to manage the product development and production process for the Nautica brand. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, achieve financial goals, and improve operational efficiency.

ApparelLifestyle

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop, source and place programs on a seasonal basis, emphasizing quality and maintaining business plans

Regularly meet with cross functional team throughout the line building process – maintain awareness of overall assortment and key items

Communicate daily with vendors, providing product feedback, tracking deliverables and negotiating costing

Attend design reviews, weekly fit sessions, and fabric meetings to ensure accurate sampling and development of product

Proactively find ways to improve production efficiency, shorten lead times and streamline processes

Communicate and enforce all Nautica brand production, quality, and delivery requirements with all suppliers

Qualification

Product DevelopmentRetail MathMS OfficeDESLGarpac/Spec 60Leadership SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Minimum of 2 years of experience in Production/Product Development

Prior experience independently managing product categories

Clear and thorough understanding of the product development and product life cycle

Excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills

Strong retail math understanding and ability to negotiate costing and pricing with vendors to achieve target margins

Proficiency in MS Office, with a strong emphasis on Excel

Ability to manage priorities and shift between tasks as needed

Travel may be required, based on business needs

Adhere to regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration

Must have authorization to work in the United States

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 lift up to 30lbs (sometimes required to lift/transport showroom sample parcels)

Preferred

Experience in DESL and Garpac/Spec 60 preferred

Benefits

Health care (medical, prescription, dental, vision)

Company paid life insurance and long term disability

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off programs starting with minimum 15-days based on role

Overtime pay (if hourly)

Flexible work schedule

Generous employee discount program

Company

Nautica

Nautica is a leading water-inspired global lifestyle brand including men’s, women’s and children’s apparel and accessories. It is a sub-organization of VF.

Founded in 1983

New York, New York, USA

201-500 employees