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We are hiring an Assistant Manager of Fabric R&D for a top fashion company in NYC! In this role, you are accountable for supporting the ideation, development, implementation and execution of the production and vendor capability strategy, delivering value through effectively balancing innovation, quality, and cost. You will be able to operate in a highly matrixed global organization, forming part of the cross functional product team (Design, Merchandising, Tech Design, Quality Assurance, Sustainability, Fabric Research and Development and Global Sourcing). You will be able to execute with strong attention to detail to ensure the product pipeline meets key milestones to meet product to market (P2M) demands.
Job Responsibility
Understand product development implications on merchandising and design-driven product decisions based on category or vendor strategies and nuances
Drive communication between brand teams and Asia-based product teams to ensure strategic business alignment and optimal responsiveness
Understand and work with cross-functional teams to ensure financial targets are met by delivering on cost guidance
Provide flash garment costing, accurately accounting for all costing components
Manage BOM maintenance through PLM system to ensure product execution
Communicate with Asia-based teams to understand product execution issues and provide support in resolving them in a timely manner
Monitors P2M calendar milestones and escalates issues impacting deadlines
Support seasonal strategies to limit our exposure to buying fabrics pre line adoption, manage through liability as needed
Execute category product development strategies that align with production strategies and divisional goals.
Requirements
Global Product Development experience or exposure to driving global product development and understands design, merchandising, and vendor/category management
Problem Solver- can proactively solve problems and effectively manage multiple challenges. Anticipate and mitigate P2M risks by balancing cost, supplier and time constraints
Collaboration- Proven ability influencing and making decisions cross-functionally in a matrix environment where speed and cultural sensitivity is crucial
Learning Agility- demonstrated curiosity, motivated to develop new skills and knowledge, with openness to feedback
Communication – communicate data and information to cross-functional partners in a clear manner to support decision making
Manage specific categories in coordination with a cross functional team and international sourcing partners.