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