Role Specific Information

Job Description

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

Essential Functions

The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description from time to time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.

• Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section

• Ability to comply with dress code requirements

• Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation

• Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company

• Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines

• Ability to give direction and to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel

• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others

• Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes

• Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs

• Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.

• Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units

• Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner