Job Details

The Product Manager is responsible for overseeing the product development, sourcing, and production functions for assigned categories. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a passion for product development and a deep understanding of the apparel industry.

SOME OF WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Be an internal SME for categories such as Knits and Wovens (Fabrics, Garments, Sourcing, and Product Knowledge).
• Owned, private label, and licensed brand product development and production.
• Establish strong contact list of factories and service providers in APAC.
• Collaborate cross functionally with merchandising, planning, design, and technical design to achieve best product results from all angles of the business.
• Recommend new ideas and methods for construction and execution.
• Anticipate and proactively tackle potential raw material, margin, sourcing, and execution issues.
• Supervise negotiations, product development, adoption, sourcing, vendor allocation and production processes across multiple market and product development vendors.
• Manage team of product development and production professionals.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Business, or a related field.
• Experience managing and developing a team of at least 4 people.
• 10+ years of experience in product development, production, and management in the apparel industry.
• Strong project management skills and experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of apparel manufacturing processes, textile sourcing, and product development.
• Familiarity with product development software such as Adobe Illustrator and PLM systems.