Product Development Manager- Accessories & Footwear

Job Summary:

The Product Development Manager for Accessories & Footwear is responsible for overseeing the entire product development lifecycle for a range of accessories and footwear products within the company. This role requires a strategic and creative thinker who can lead cross-functional teams to bring innovative and market-leading products to fruition. The Product Development Manager will collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, sourcing, and marketing teams to ensure the successful development and launch of new products.

Key Responsibilities:

· Work alongside the Senior Director to develop and select seasonally appropriate materials, trims, and coordinate sample development based on the overall brand vision and strategy.

· Oversee the Maintenance of all seasonal Design WIPs for all categories- Accessories, Handbags, Footwear

· Ensuring accuracy of all materials and components data entered in the PLM system (WFX) including leather and fabric detail sheet information, HTS codes, SKU info for ERP integration.

· Manage the seasonal raw material WIPs to ensure on-time delivery of components.

· Order all SMS materials for both divisions and communicate weekly status updates to team.

· Responsible for compiling all raw material costing, analyzing CBDs, and negotiating pricing with Sr Director

· Oversee on time approvals of Pre-Production and TOP samples.

· Manage work-in-progress communication with suppliers and factories, ensuring that deadlines are being met.

· Review and recommend changes to processes and techniques to ensure that product quality and productivity are maintained.

· Manage product development team of 3 direct reports.

REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor’s degree preferred.

· Minimum 5 years of full-time work experience in a design or fashion environment

· Management experience required.

· A willingness to initiate change as the company grows in order to streamline processes, improve efficiency and facilitate the growth of the company.

· Proficient skills in Microsoft Office

· Ideal candidate has experience in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools.

· Strong attention to details.