Assistant product development manager job description

FULLBEAUTY
Brands™ is the premier fashion and lifestyle destination for the plus size customer. We are an online and catalog marketplace offering a curated collection of the finest family of plus size brands and thousands of products.


POSITION SUMMARY:


The Manager, Product Development will be responsible for the production of a specific category cross multiple brands. The Manager, Product Development will be responsible for managing, developing and implementing process changes and best-in-class business methods, tools and information system across the product development teams. The Manager, Product Development will partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the goals of the brands are met. The Manager, Product Development will be expected to approach their role with a high degree of honesty while upholding the brands integrity.


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Sourcing Lead with all their responsibilities
• Request and track fit/photo and cross costing samples
• Communicate operations and sourcing requirements for the category/categories to internal partners and external vendors
• Manage the milestone dates to the Production calendar to assure deadlines to development and sampling process are achieved within required timeframes
• Partner with cross-functional teams to manage the raw material, color, trims and fit/specification approvals
• Develop a strong, trusting relationship with cross-functional teams and vendors to enforce on-going communication and to build true partnerships and meet goals
• Handle in coming mail and distribute accordingly

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Retail Merchandising, Supply Chain or a related field
• 1-4 years' experience in two or more categories in a catalog or Retail Apparel Sourcing and Production Environment
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and ability to clearly communicate across a variety of time zones a plus
• Problem solving with a high level of accountability

FULLBEAUTY
Brands™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.


FULLBEAUTY Brands™
is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.