The company is looking to hire an Associate Product Development Manager to coordinate and manage the full product lifecycle, ensuring on-time, cost-effective, and high-quality execution across all brands and customer programs by acting as a liaison between various internal and external teams.
Requirements
- Experience using Blue Cherry ERP and YPLM systems preferred.
- Some PLM and ERP system experience is required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Responsibilities
- Create, manage, and own seasonal TimeAction Calendars in partnership with cross-functional teams.
- Coordinate and lead Cross-Functional Team meetings, driving clarity and accountability across departments.
- Oversee sample and prototype management, including yardage ordering, tracking, and approvals.
- Maintain testing, certification, and compliance documentation for all nominated fabrics, trims, and customer requirements.
- Manage finishing requirements in PLM systems (YPLM/Blue Cherry) and customer facing systems, including packaging, labeling, tickets.
- Partner with suppliers and factories to monitor development timelines, costs, and MOQ/lead-time compliance.
- Manage PP and TOP sample approvals, ensuring quality and consistency between prototypes and bulk production.
Other
- Minimum 5 years in Product development or Pre production, with experience in sourcing, vendor management, and product lifecycle coordination.
- Experience in swimwear or intimate apparel a plus.
- Walmart experience is a plus.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong follow-up and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams across the globe in a fast-paced environment.
- Availability to communicate with overseas offices/suppliers outside standard business hours.
- You have 3+ years of experience in product development within apparel.
