Product Manager- M Brands

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About the Job:
To manage and develop in the effective execution of the pre-production and production stage of product development in order to provide a consistent quality of product, superior margins through negotiation and alternative sourcing opportunities.

A day in the life, what you’ll be doing:

• Manage the execution of the sampling, pre-production, and production of assorted styles and effect changes within the approval calendar through team sign-off for each placed order.
•  Manage the pre-production approval process from handover of tech packs to ensure delivery dates are maintained,  via internal and external calendars.
• Initiate proactive external communication with vendors to ensure that sampling, pre-production and production process is on schedule to ensure the timely shipment of orders.
• Maintain communication with Designers and Merchants to accommodate last minute changes in response to fashion trends.
• Present and maintain visibility of timeline for placement “calendar” by product category.
• Work with Tech Design team to insure the delivery and quality of merchandise.
• Maintain Style/Purchase Order files, including accountability for PO revisions.
• Maintain IMU, Style Adoption, Fabric projections, Fabric liability reporting.
• Monitor status of orders/shipping to ensure on order and Delivery Exception report reflect correct dates and comments.
• Build and maintain production calendars and ensure adherence to deadlines with vendors and cross functional teams.
• Achieve IMU targets with quality, floor ready merchandise.
• Sources product, negotiates full package/FOB prices and place orders to insure IMU’s are exceeded.
• Duplicate standardized tech packages for distribution to secondary vendors for competitive costing and dual sourcing.
• Initiate proactive internal communication for changes impacting other areas of responsibility e.g. pre-ticketing, payments or ship dates.
• Work directly with Merchants on reorders and delivery flow alterations.
• Book fabric and trims and manage inventories and liabilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Off site customer facing meeting with 3rd party collaborators or customers
• Asia travel for product development / approvals

What it takes to Join:

•  4 year related Degree
• Minimum 7 years’ experience managing specified category
• Technical Outerwear, Knits, and woven experience required
• Domestic and international sourcing experience
• Demonstrated supervisory ability
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work as a team member
• Keen sense of urgency
• Strong understanding of Domestic and International Sourcing
• Ability to work under pressure in an environment of constantly shifting priorities and changes.

Developing the Community/ Leadership Qualities:

• Operate with the highest level of conduct, integrity, and confidentiality; setting the example for leaders and associates.
• Develop and nurture strong cross functional partnerships; driving business results and inspiring a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability.
• Serve as a Pacsun advocate in the industry and marketplace.
• Recruit, identify, develop, and retain talent that delivers performance excellence.
• As a manager, serve as a leader of company culture, norms, and conduct.
• Ability to balance a strong management presence with a high level of approachability, encouraging and eliciting associate feedback and interaction.

Salary Range: ($91,534 – $110,791 )

Pac Perks:

• HQ workforce of 60%+ people of color
• Dog friendly office environment
• On-site Cafe
• On-site Gym
• $1,000 referral incentive program
• Generous associate discount of 30-50% off merchandise online and in-stores
• Competitive long term and short-term incentive program