Associate Product Manager - Denim

Responsibilities:

• Partnership with cross functional teams including Design, Raw Material, Merchandising, Technical Design, Quality Control and Logistics.
• Managing 3-4 season at a time during different life stages of development and production.
• Manage every step of the process from product development through production.
• Manage development + production calendar

Day-to-day:

• Drive the development process with Design, Raw Material & Merchandising with quality and cost top of mind
• Problem solve challenges in development and production in partnership with the cross functional teams, facilitate the outcome
• Manage to the development calendar and milestones
• Review & approve time and action calendars, manage WIPS (work in progress), keep system updated
• Partner with overseas suppliers via email and phone calls

Requirements: 

• 8+ years of product development and production experience in Denim, with knowledge of fabric, wet and dry processing
• An entrepreneurial & resourceful approach with creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable with change
• Robust communication skills both internally and externally
• Organizational skills, are timely and hold to a high level of accuracy
• Background in managing/maintaining factory capacity
• Capability building responsive strategies
• Experience working with partners overseas and have traveled internationally
• Strong team orientation
• Detail oriented with ability to multitask
• Personal leadership, creative problem solving, and ability to take initiative
• Eyes for detail and passion for quality while working with design and technical teams