Associate Manager, PD & Production - Denim

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

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Salary : $59,100 - $74,900