Rose International · 15 hours ago
Product Development Manager
Rose International is the world's largest intimates' specialty retailer offering a wide assortment of modern, fashion-inspired collections. They are seeking a Product Development Manager responsible for owning the accessories business and managing the development and execution of products from design intent through bulk production.
Human ResourcesInformation TechnologyOutsourcingProject ManagementStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Overseeing the sample tracking for your categories to ensure accuracy and share with regional and cross functional partners
Responsible for ensuring teams’ data is properly tracked and entered in PLM systems and for any and all reporting
Manage team costings, including negotiations, alternative options, running costing meetings, etc
Find product solutions for your categories that include analyzing processes, hand-offs, tech pack requirements, Holding your team and design accountable for meeting timeline deliverables
Evaluating development ratios to ensure optimal product output
Attending in person requirements like fittings and cross functional meetings
Managing talent for your team, including managing direct reports, developing talent, onboarding and making sure team members have proper training
Works cross functionally with Design, Merchandising/Planning, Quality Assurance/Regulatory, Creative and Operations, partners to ensure programs and products are executed to design intent while meeting quality standards and falling within cost parameters
Ensures sample and bulk production lead times of raw materials and finished product coincide with milestone calendar
Reviews Design specs/tech packs and turns over to allocated vendor(s) cross referencing against line plan
Communicates with vendor base daily and monitors status updates
Updates and maintains multiple tracking charts daily and sends status notifications out to greater team for visibility
Qualification
Required
Centric PLM
Fashion industry
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word
Multitask
Product Development
SalesForce
Product Development Manager (8+ yrs)
Fragrance industry experience (8+ yrs)
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PLM/SAP (8+ yrs)
Experience in accessories product development with working knowledge of product life cycle
Reviews and validates costs throughout the development process
Strong administrative skills with proficiency in MOS suite
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Takes initiative and follows through
Self-motivated with strong sense of responsibility
Effective & efficient communicator
Has a constructive approach to problem solving with excellent analytical skills
Superb time management with sense of urgency
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and tight deadlines
Must be comfortable flexing between projects
Demonstrates qualities of a team player with an ability to collaborate and build relationships at all levels
Ability to be on-site (NY Office) 3 days a week
8-10 years related experience, preferably in Product Development
Previous experience managing a team
Strong, consistent problem-solving abilities and result-driven communication with business partners
Keen written, verbal and electronic communication skills, computer proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Experience with Centric and Salesforce
Ability to communicate and influence design aesthetic and direction to vendors/regional offices
Knowledge and experience representing team on a regional scale and communicating with overseas vendors
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's Degree in fashion; Handbag construction knowledge and manufacturing methods or a Bachelor's degree in business, Retail Merchandising, Supply Chain/Logistics or related area a plus
Company
Rose International
Rose International is provider of Workforce Solutions and Information Technology Solutions .
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