Reformation · 7 hours ago
Associate Manager, Product Development (Women's Apparel)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expReformation is a global brand on a mission to bring sustainable fashion to everyone. The Associate Manager, Product Development will own and drive the apparel product development process, ensuring milestones are met and managing vendor relationships to optimize costs and timelines.
E-CommerceFashionManufacturing
Responsibilities
Own and drive the full apparel product development process, ensuring milestones are met across Product Development, Technical Design, and Production
Track and proactively manage all development-related deliverables, including BOM accuracy, sample tracking, and approvals, to ensure styles are on schedule
Ensure vendor scorecard KPIs (lead time, on-time development, and quality) are consistently met by holding vendors accountable and escalating issues as needed
Lead exception management with vendors, analyzing root causes of delays and implementing solutions instead of merely reporting late timelines
Have a strong understanding of product cost structure and cost levers to support effective vendor negotiations, ensuring target margins and calendar timelines are met
Manage cost sheets and ensure all pricing is updated accurately and on time, with justification for any cost increases or variances
Partner with vendors to resolve costing and lead time challenges, ensuring strategic alignment between business needs and vendor capabilities
Maintain real-time, accurate updates in all tracking systems (ERP, PLM, BOMs, WIPs) with full transparency for cross-functional partners
Drive proactive and concise communication across teams (Design, Merchandising, Materials, Technical Design, Purchasing, Production) to ensure seamless execution
Anticipate risks, clearly articulate challenges, and provide well-thought-out solutions when presenting updates to leadership
Hold all teams accountable for deliverables by ensuring there is always clear next-step ownership, reducing unnecessary delays
Demonstrate a strong understanding of all company systems and SOPs, adhering to structured processes without deviation
Ensure all PLM/BOMs are correctly maintained in the shared system, with no missing data, inconsistencies, or offline tracking that could create gaps for cross-functional teams
Attend daily fittings, capturing clear and actionable notes while following up without delay to ensure feedback is executed accurately
Partner with the Production team weekly to confirm styles are production-ready and aligned with the factory’s capabilities
Take ownership of all sample-related logistics, including tracking ETAs and ensuring samples are ready for fittings and approvals
Plan, prioritize, and manage workload effectively, ensuring all deadlines are met without requiring excessive oversight
Understand and work towards department financial goals, including top-line revenue and inventory objectives
Exhibit a high level of ownership, following instructions precisely and ensuring tasks are completed the first time without repeated reminders
Proactively surface opportunities for process improvement, vendor performance enhancement, and cost optimization
Support new vendor sourcing and onboarding to strengthen the supply base and improve cost and lead time efficiencies
Take initiative in contributing to department objectives beyond day-to-day execution, supporting leadership in driving strategic initiatives
Actively participate in business-critical meetings, demonstrating preparedness and contributing solutions rather than observations
Zero tolerance for missed deadlines without proactive communication and a clear resolution plan
Full compliance with data integrity and system updates—no offline tracking or incomplete information
Effective cost management that contribute to margin improvement and lead time efficiency
Strong vendor management with accountability for performance improvement, not just status updates
Clear, concise, and action-driven communication across all teams, minimizing unnecessary back-and-forth
Demonstrated ability to manage workload independently, escalating only when necessary and providing solutions along with concerns
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field
3–5 years of apparel production experience with overseas manufacturing exposure
Strong knowledge of production WIPs, PO management, and PLM/ERP systems
Basic understanding of garment construction and technical knowledge of apparel manufacturing
Proven ability to operate independently, take ownership, and deliver results under tight deadlines
Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy
Strong communication skills—clear, concise, and action-driven with cross-functional teams and vendors
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Word or Google Sheets/Docs; ability to synthesize data to solve problems
Demonstrated problem-solving ability with a proactive, solution-first mindset
Strong business acumen with understanding of cost, margin, and inventory objectives
Collaborative, hands-on approach with willingness to manage both strategic and administrative tasks
Ability to prioritize workload effectively, escalate when necessary, and always provide solutions alongside challenges
Benefits
Employer-sponsored private medical, dental, and vision insurance
Commuter benefits to help support your travel to and from work
Competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
Retirement planning support for eligible employees
Option to invest in Environmental Social Governance-aligned (fancy way to say sustainable) funds
Access to fertility care support through Carrot
$5,000 USD reimbursement for related fertility expenses after 1 year of employment
Donate to community efforts on a yearly basis
Clothing discount
Culture events (like our annual Ref Values week and Volunteer Time Off)
Company
Reformation
Reformation is a revolution in fashion where design, value, and sustainability coexist.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$37MKey Investors
14W,Stripes
2019-07-10Acquired
2017-12-14Series B· $25M
2015-04-02Series A· $12M
Leadership Team
Frederick Clark
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