Job Summary:
The Product Development Manager for Accessories & Footwear is responsible for overseeing the entire product development lifecycle for a range of accessories and footwear products within the company. This role requires a strategic and creative thinker who can lead cross-functional teams to bring innovative and market-leading products to fruition. The Product Development Manager will collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, sourcing, and marketing teams to ensure the successful development and launch of new products.
Key Responsibilities:
· Work alongside the Senior Director to develop and select seasonally appropriate materials, trims, and coordinate sample development based on the overall brand vision and strategy.
· Oversee the Maintenance of all seasonal Design WIPs for all categories- Accessories, Handbags, Footwear
· Ensuring accuracy of all materials and components data entered in the PLM system (WFX) including leather and fabric detail sheet information, HTS codes, SKU info for ERP integration.
· Manage the seasonal raw material WIPs to ensure on-time delivery of components.
· Order all SMS materials for both divisions and communicate weekly status updates to team.
· Responsible for compiling all raw material costing, analyzing CBDs, and negotiating pricing with Sr Director
· Oversee on time approvals of Pre-Production and TOP samples.
· Manage work-in-progress communication with suppliers and factories, ensuring that deadlines are being met.
· Review and recommend changes to processes and techniques to ensure that product quality and productivity are maintained.
· Manage product development team of 3 direct reports.
REQUIREMENTS:
· Bachelor’s degree preferred.
· Minimum 5 years of full-time work experience in a design or fashion environment
· Management experience required.
· A willingness to initiate change as the company grows in order to streamline processes, improve efficiency and facilitate the growth of the company.
· Proficient skills in Microsoft Office
· Ideal candidate has experience in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools.
· Strong attention to details.
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