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Wolverine Worldwide · 1 week ago

Product & Materials Manager - Hush Puppies

Rockford, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Wolverine Worldwide is a Great Place To Work® Certified™ company, known for its commitment to employee experience and a strong company culture. The Product and Materials Manager drives product, material, and process excellence by collaborating with design and sourcing partners throughout the development process.

ApparelFashionManufacturingTextiles

Responsibilities

Manage the product creation process from design to buy-ready in partnership with design and sourcing partners, by utilizing creative and technical skills. Serves as a pro-active conduit between Design and sourcing partners throughout the seasonal development process

Propose design and/or sample changes, as appropriate, to better align to the original drawings or visual intent and brief targets

Lead and manage a robust review process of each technical packs against the briefing goals and effectively communicate results to help inform/improve product creation and manufacturability

Create and maintain the brand’s core, as well as seasonal materials library books in Rockford to encompass a variety of textures and prices options at each factory

Partner with sourcing and/or material suppliers to find new seasonal materials based on the needs of the seasonal briefs and product direction

Responsible for defining and maintaining consistent fit within the brand. Acts as the liaison between WWW fit team and Agent/Sourcing partner

Collaborates with PLM & design on product briefs to set pricing expectations for construction, technology, materials, etc

Responsible for writing commercial, compelling, detailed specs that ensure hitting brief targets and maximize effectiveness

Participate in field research to identify industry trends, competitive direction, customer expectations and consumer perceptions; integrates research into thought process and design

Captures and communicates logistics of new line development product data from prototype to final sales sample for new line development. Manages the seasonal sample status

Approve invoices and other expenses related directly to product development

Performs duties consistent with the Company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies

Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager

Qualification

Product developmentFootwear constructionMaterials science3D softwareAdobe IllustratorPhoto-ShopCommunication skillsAttention to detailCross-functional collaborationCreative skills