Associate Production Manager
As Associate Production Manager, you will drive the execution of the development of product, assisting in the communication of all product needs to the cross-functional team. You will also help drive the Concept to Customer (CTC) process for a brand or category.
What You'll Do
- Execute production process from vendor award to in-store delivery
- Guide cross-functional team as a production expert
- Manage flex and contingency needs and replenishment with partners
- Obtain projections for capacity management
- Communicate development details and product confirmation with vendors
- Ensure seasonal calendar deadlines and milestones are met
- Own Timing and Action Calendar management
- Participate in cross-functional meetings to communicate time and action (TNA) and cost
- Drive on-time deliveries through strong process and partnership
- Train Production Coordinator and assist with meetings
- Lead vendor meetings and category sessions
- Guide product pre-development and cost engineering
- Align development with sourcing, materials and merchandising strategies
- Execute product development to meet business needs and cost guidance
- Track and report progress to meet corporate goals
- Additional tasks may be assigned
Addendum (Costing - Home & Accessories / Footwear only)
Support cost execution through structured events (RFQ) and seasonal negotiationExecute cost analysis for owned brands or categories at the cost component level and or higher level of macro-economic impactExecute vendor selection and program awardDrive partnerships with the cross-functional team to execute the sourcing strategiesAssist in rolling up costing and sharing out with merchant / design partnersWork in conjunction with sourcing and cross-functional teams to facilitate new vendor onboarding or change in fulfillment typesFacilitate cost proto meetings with designWhat Skills You Have
Required : 2+ years of retail or product development experienceRequired : Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Drive Office SuiteRequired : Travel may be requiredPreferred : Bachelor's degreePreferred : Strong aptitude for math and knowledge of retail mathPreferred : Expert knowledge of product life cycle, process and supply chain