Cato Corporation · 1 month ago
Assistant Product Development Manager Apparel/Jewelry
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelCato Corporation is seeking an experienced Assistant Product Development Manager to join its Product Development department. The role involves supporting the Product Manager in managing the assigned category, overseeing the approval process for products, and ensuring timely production and delivery.
FashionLifestyleRetail
Responsibilities
Manage the approval process for all products purchased in area of responsibility. This includes logging in lab dips, reviewing strike off comments with CFT and advising vendor, reviewing trims, bulk prints, PP samples, and TOP samples etc
Track progress of all styles on order to ensure production/delivery is on time. This includes monitoring WIPS and shipment reports etc
Timely, clear and concise e-mail/communications with vendors and/or Cato overseas offices as well as CFT
Attend fit sessions and direct comments to appropriate parties if corrections are needed
Build and maintain relationships with Cross Functional Team (CFT)
Maintain FLEX PLM for styles in category
Maintain production files for styles in category
Qualification
Required
Four-year college degree or equivalent
Exposure to retail or textile industry. This can be through fields of study or practical experience
Detail oriented/highly organized
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly with overseas vendors and Cato counterparts in Asia
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work with multiple cross functional partners
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook
Company
Cato Corporation
The Cato Corporation, a leading specialty retailer with corporate offices located in Charlotte, NC, operates under three concepts, “Cato”, “Versona” and “It’s Fashion”.
Founded in 1946
5001-10000 employees
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unknown2003-01-10IPO
Leadership Team
Chuck Knight
Executive Vice President -Chief Financial Officer
Gordon Smith
Executive Vice President Chief Real Estate & Store Development Officer
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