What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER position at Fullbeauty Brands?
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:
- Implements sourcing and product development strategy for the category/categories
- 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 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
- Resolve issues regarding product development, cost, delivery, customer, etc.
- Execute strategies from Sourcing and Technical, Planning, Design and Merchandising teams
- Implement and oversee the product development cycle, execute preproduction tasks, samples and submits
- Manage the on order through handover process
- Negotiate and manage costing based on the seasonal guidance that’s been strategized
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Retail Merchandising, Supply Chain or a related field
- 4-6 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
- Proven capabilities executing strategy and 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.
