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We are looking for a detail-oriented and collaborative Assistant Manager of Product Development to support the ideation, development, and execution of our global production and vendor capability strategy. This role is integral to delivering value through a balanced approach to innovation, quality, and cost management across a cross-functional, matrixed global organization. You will serve as a key connector between brand and design teams and Asia-based product development teams, ensuring strategic alignment and on-time execution across the product-to-market (P2M) pipeline.
Job Responsibility:
Understand product development implications on merchandising and design-driven decisions, informed by category and vendor strategies
Drive communication between brand teams and Asia-based product teams to ensure strategic business alignment and optimal responsiveness
Partner 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 the PLM system to ensure accurate product execution
Communicate with Asia-based teams to understand and resolve product execution issues in a timely manner
Monitor P2M calendar milestones and escalate issues impacting critical deadlines
Support seasonal strategies to manage fabric liability and limit pre-line adoption exposure
Execute category product development strategies aligned with production and divisional goals
Requirements:
Experience in global product development, with exposure to design, merchandising, and vendor/category management
A proactive problem solver who can manage multiple challenges simultaneously while anticipating and mitigating P2M risks across cost, supplier, and timeline constraints
A proven collaborator with the ability to influence and drive decisions cross-functionally in a fast-paced, matrixed, and culturally diverse environment
A continuous learner with demonstrated curiosity, openness to feedback, and motivation to develop new skills and knowledge
A clear communicator who can translate complex data and information for cross-functional partners to support sound decision making
Experienced managing specific product categories in coordination with cross-functional teams and international sourcing partners
Nice to have:
Experience working with PLM systems for BOM management and product execution
Background in apparel or consumer goods product development in a global sourcing environment
Familiarity with P2M/GTM calendar management and seasonal planning cycles
Strong understanding of garment costing methodologies and supply chain dynamics