About the Role

As Associate Production Manager, you will drive the execution of the development of product, assisting in the communication of all product needs to the cross-functional team. You will also help drive the Concept to Customer (CTC) process for a brand or category.

What You’ll Do

Execute production process from vendor award to in-store delivery

Guide cross-functional team as a production expert

Manage flex and contingency needs and replenishment with partners

Obtain projections for capacity management

Communicate development details and product confirmation with vendors

Ensure seasonal calendar deadlines and milestones are met

Own Timing and Action Calendar management

Participate in cross-functional meetings to communicate time and action (TNA) and cost

Drive on-time deliveries through strong process and partnership

Train Production Coordinator and assist with meetings

Lead vendor meetings and category sessions

Guide product pre-development and cost engineering

Align development with sourcing, materials and merchandising strategies

Execute product development to meet business needs and cost guidance

Track and report progress to meet corporate goals

Additional tasks may be assigned

Addendum (Costing - Home & Accessories/Footwear only)

Support cost execution through structured events (RFQ) and seasonal negotiation

Execute cost analysis for owned brands or categories at the cost component level and or higher level of macro-economic impact

Execute vendor selection and program award

Drive partnerships with the cross-functional team to execute the sourcing strategies

Assist in rolling up costing and sharing out with merchant/ design partners

Work in conjunction with sourcing and cross-functional teams to facilitate new vendor onboarding or change in fulfillment types

Facilitate cost proto meetings with design

What Skills You Have

Required

2+ years of retail or product development experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Drive Office Suite

Travel may be required

Preferred

Bachelor's degree

Strong aptitude for math and knowledge of retail math

Expert knowledge of product life cycle, process and supply chain