Associate Manager, PD & Production - Denim Job at ANN Corporate
The Associate Manager - Product Development & Production assists in the process from seasonal development of product to the manufacturing process in alignment with the divisional sourcing strategy. Ensures design vision and wash/product integrity standards are met while adhering to the Product Lifecycle Calendar and meeting financial goals. Ensures Ann Inc. standards of IMU performance, quality, delivery and business practices are achieved. Champions the company's Values & Practices by maintaining effective collaborative relationships, taking pride in the company and brand, and embracing diversity.
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
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, negotiates costs, and communicates with vendors during face-to-face meetings.
Requests and tracks development yardage and all samples (line building,1st fit, wash, marketing, production samples)
Owns managing testing/quality Risk Assessment process with agents/suppliers
Partners with manager on Time & Action Calendars and bulk fabric commitments
Owns style/unit breakouts to suppliers post Line Building
Owns communicating out changes to style/buy quantity to our agent partners and following up with cross-functional team
Updates and maintain 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
Requirements:
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
The target salary for this role is: $70,000-75,000.
Actual compensation within that range is influenced by a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and other job-related factors.
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Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
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, negotiates costs, and communicates with vendors during face-to-face meetings.
Requests and tracks development yardage and all samples (line building,1st fit, wash, marketing, production samples)
Owns managing testing/quality Risk Assessment process with agents/suppliers
Partners with manager on Time & Action Calendars and bulk fabric commitments
Owns style/unit breakouts to suppliers post Line Building
Owns communicating out changes to style/buy quantity to our agent partners and following up with cross-functional team
Updates and maintain 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
Requirements:
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
The target salary for this role is: $70,000-75,000.
Actual compensation within that range is influenced by a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and other job-related factors.
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Please Note :
caminobluff.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, caminobluff.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.