Job Detail
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| Sr. Product Development Manager - Accessories |
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Full Time |
| Company Name |
180s |
| Job Location |
Baltimore
Maryland, US |
| Date Posted |
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 |
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| Description : |
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The Senior Product Development Manager (PD) overseas the development/commercialization of a particular product line from 2D through check run/pre-production approvals. S/he is responsible for managing direct style development to ensure that products are commercialized and will result in on-time sample and production deliveries. The absolute definition of the Development function is the creation of accurate product specifications—BOMs, construction details, and measurements. Though this information may originate from multiple sources and through the participation of other entities, the Senior Product Development Manager is responsible for the final form and quality of any individual product specification assigned to him/her. The PD collaborates strategically with the Product Line Directors, Designers and the Production Department to achieve the product initiatives for the season for his/her category.
Essential Job Functions:
• Manage and foster vendor relationships.
• Maintain seasonal metrics regarding the on-time development of product.
• Manage BOM level costing information throughout the costing process—communicate BOM estimates and work with the factories to control BOM costs.
• Effectively facilitate communication process with Designers.
• Partner in developing new technologies which will ultimately create innovative product.
• Direct the development process to achieve commercial viability of designs through collaboration with such departments as: Fabric Sourcing, Design, Trim Development, Purchasing, Costing and Quality.
• Provide necessary support for new system implementations (PLM) and additional modules designed to streamline the development process.
• Develop and maintain BOM’s and accurate database information that result in efficient raw material purchasing.
• Manage approvals such as: proto, sample, counter-sample and pre-production to ensure the Company’s quality standards as well as the timeliness of deliveries are met.
• Responsible for managing the proto-type process including: insuring that the calendar deadlines and approvals for: costing, quality evaluation, color, fabric and trims are met.
• Coordinate all factory communication for the development of proto-types. Such responsibilities will include: establishing the timeline, raw material management, and approval requirements with the factory during the commercialization process.
• Support the sourcing and training of new factory resources.
• Collaborate with factories to achieve ‘state of the art’ opportunities for product innovation.
• Source trims and raw materials for new product development both overseas and domestic.
• Participation in testing of products and fabrics in the field.
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• Bachelor’s degree; Apparel / Textile Design, Technology, Merchandising, Engineering required.
• 10+ years experience in design, development, production or merchandising.
• Extensive knowledge of accessories (gloves a huge plus) - material construction and properties, pattern making, costing, embroidery and surface applications (e.g. screen printing, etc).
• Thorough understanding of the design, development and merchandising process from inception through production.
• Ability to interpret design intent and offer alternative solutions.
• Ability to write product specs.
• Knowledge of product or garment fit and the ability to instruct a manufacturer on necessary changes to a pattern to influence the fit.
• Proven performance history with domestic and offshore vendors and manufacturers.
• Ability to be a technical resource to others.
• Proven skill at problem solving and product innovation.
• Working knowledge of such programs as: AS400, Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Illustrator and Access as well as a variety of data, voice and image communication programs.
• Extreme attention to detail and the ability to establish and maintain schedules.
• Comfortable with team-based work structure; ability to demonstrate flexibility on the job.
• Demonstrates initiative, is conscientious and provides complete follow-through on areas of responsibility.
• Ability to communicate effectively- verbally, written and visually - with a wide variety of people.
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701 E Pratt St
Baltimore 21202 |
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