PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Our client is a well-established Ladies, and Children's apparel importer searching for a Product Development Manager for immediate hire. Must have strong fabric knowledge
Responsibilities:
Manage the development process for knitwear production
- Develop time and action calendars for programs
- Manage placement strategy and follow-up by recommending product placement
- Involved in all product development and sales meeting projecting future fabrications
- Evaluate vendor mix and size of vendor base.
- Review final costing file to make sure it meets or exceeds the budget.
- Manage product integrity and order specifications compliance. Approve lab dips, and the general flow of the process
- Plan and execute a strategic sourcing plan to identify strategic partners.
- Knowledge of fabrications- Cut Sewn Knits
Qualifications
- 5-7 years of experience in apparel production and fabric development
- Strong costing and negotiation skills
- Knowledge and understanding of fabrics and wash
- Microsoft Office Programs
- BA Degree