Associate Manager, Product Development & Production - Denim

• Owns Denim Wash from development through to production approvals partnering with Design and Merchants
• Assists to achieve seasonal IMU aligned to the corporate financial objectives
• Supports manager to establish target costs, negotiate costs, and communicate with vendors during face-to-face meetings
• Requests and tracks development yardage and all samples
• Owns managing testing/quality Risk Assessment process with agents/suppliers
• Partners with manager on Time & Action Calendars and bulk fabric commitments
• Owns placing fabric and style commitments to suppliers
• Owns communicating out changes to style/buy quantity to our agent partners and following up with cross-functional team
• Updates and maintains Sourcing/Style Records in Bamboo Rose
• Manages purchase order requests and revisions
• Prepares and assists with pre-classification process
• Creates and maintains seasonal re-cap charts
• Maintains departmental files within the sourcing systems
• Builds collaborative relationships with the cross functional team members
• Attends weekly fit meetings
• Daily correspondence with overseas offices and third-party vendors
• Handles other responsibilities and projects, as assigned

• Bachelors degree, in a related field of study, or equivalent functional experience
• 2-3 years’ experience in Product Development & Production. Previous Denim & Wash experience preferred but not required
• Detail oriented, with strong organizational capabilities
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible/adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Team oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications

Previous Denim & Wash experience preferred but not required

• Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands
• Support for individual development plus opportunities for career mobility
• Local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off & holidays