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Overview

Company

Original Job Post

Anthropologie · 2 days ago

Manager of Product Development

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Director

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Manage monthly book-to-date forecasts for factory, fabric projections, and seasonal calendar actualization

Develop relationships with vendors to ensure alignment of category business needs

Achieve Design’s & Merchant’s business needs while maintaining Sourcing goals through strategic planning

Lead PD team in preparation and attendance of Sketch Review meetings

Identify opportunities to improve adoption rates and approved style count targets

Manage product category raw material strategy and data integrity

Lead PD team on determining best option for category target costs and minimums

Balance allocations pre and post finalization against annual and seasonal initiatives

Solve problems for teams and coach others effectively

Make strong contributions to the output of a function

Work cross-functionally to contribute to strategy and execute projects

Manage distinct areas for products or business

Exhibit an understanding of other teams' perspectives in discussions

Focus on hands-on coaching and mentoring

Qualification

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Global ProcurementProduct ConstructionManufacturingTeam ManagementProcess ImprovementData AnalyticsMicrosoft SystemsProblem-SolvingLeadershipCommunicationAdaptabilityTime ManagementRetail Experience

Required

8+ years of progressive development and sourcing experience within a complex, fast-paced apparel and/or home environment. Specialty retail and/or direct-to-consumer experience is preferred

Strong knowledge of global raw material procurement, product construction, wash techniques, and manufacturing

Proven success in a leadership role managing and developing teams, building cross-functional relationships, and effectively communicating with internal and external customers

Ability to anticipate category business needs, and develop creative, long-term solutions

Knowledge of process improvement, and proven capability of identifying and implementing operational efficiencies

Proficiency in high level data analytics and Microsoft Systems

Works with a high sense of urgency and integrity, easily and quickly adapts to change, and is motivated by deadlines and new challenges

Ability to independently travel based on years of experience in the field