Job Summary
The Assistant Product Manager supports the Product Manager in the management of the pre-production and production stages of product lifecycle management – initial prototype to finished goods delivery
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Development
• Create, develop, & administer seasonal merchandising calendars in partnership with Product Manager
• Interface with Design, Pattern Making, and NYCD to ensure key milestones are met per the calendar
• Research and prepare development worksheets for new trims and fabrics – distribute to the team
• Partner with NY Sales team, design, & sample room to ensure that required sample lines are delivered on time
• Place sample orders/develop and maintain a tracking system for all sample lines & individual samples
• Mange consistent flow of tech packs (spec sheets) in the Blue Cherry System based upon F/G delivery
• Analyze key metrics with respect to historical performance and category development
• Actively participate in weekly division meetings with cross functional teams
• Manage new style and carryover coding (style setup) and confirm UPC’s/MSRP’s (BC)
• Create line sheets specific to import products and update & distribute regularly
• Daily communication with cross functional teams and vendors to ensure on time delivery of finished product
Production
• Partner with Product Manager to create seasonal plans by style/color/size utilizing the BC System
• Forecast and order raw materials per seasonal plans – monitor delivery, testing, and quality
• Liaise with Design and Pattern Making to confirm approvals of production fabrics and trims
• Issue production lots in the Blue Cherry System – both Dom. 807 and Imports and manage open WIP reports
• Manage factory WIP reports and communicate any changes to Product Manager
• Schedule regular meetings with Customer Service to review delivery and allocation issues
• Participate in weekly Production Planning meetings and report on assigned categories of business to the group
• Manage PP and TOP samples for branded line, custom programs, & specific customers as required
• Track shipments to ensure timely delivery of inventory
Support Duties
• Create and maintain seasonal files as needed
• Administer weekly reports – review with Product Manager and take action as required
• Order and distribute specialty packaging materials as required by customers
• Manage outgoing and incoming packages (Fed Ex/UPS, commercial invoices, etc.)
• All other duties as assigned by the Senior Planner
Qualifications/Requirements (To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)
Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
Experience: A minimum of 3+ years in Production Management position
Skills:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office Applications (Excel & Word, PowerPoint a plus)
• Ability to work as a team member
• Must have keen sense of urgency
• Ability to work under pressure in an environment of constant shifting priorities and changes
Travel: N/A