Supreme: Product Development & Production Manager

How You Will Make a Difference

Product Development & Production Manager

  Reports to: PD & Production Director

DIVISION: HQ   NYC

As a Development & Production Manager, you will lead product creation from line start through commercialization to Bulk PO placement. You’ll be a trusted member of our team reporting in to the Development & Production Director. You will work with the entire Product Development & Production team as well as cross functionally liaise with design, merchandising, logistics, marketing, sales, brand and business teams to execute on designated product category(s).

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS:

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Manage all seasonal line developments within respective category(s) from line start to commercialization and on-time buy and proactively problem solve in a timely manner.

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Handle pre‐costing and seasonal cost analysis and problem solving across product category(s).

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Manage and track deadline adherence to all seasonal development and commercialization milestones.

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Drive seamless and timely transition between product development and production stage such that all styles are produced according to approved pre-production sample.

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Handle day to day factory communication inclusive of all development comments, price negotiation, problem solving, and supply planning.

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Establish and maintain detailed WIP for all factories ensuring timely development and production and strong working relationships with factory partners.

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Plan and calculate any raw material requirements for both development and bulk production working with Raw Materials Logistics team for timely delivery.

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Work closely with Design, Development, Merchandising and counterparts to ensure all teams are aligned and updated on product status and deliveries.

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Understand supply chain planning and product capacity planning process and work cross‐functionally to manage seasonal product category(s).

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Oversee, develop, maintain, and build new, strong relationships with international manufacturing partners.

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Travel to overseas manufacturing facilities as needed to manage problem solving of product line, provide leadership and communication back to team in NYC.

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Effectively manage, support, lead and mentor direct reports where applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

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Excellent organizational, managerial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

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Proficient in MS Office Suite, Mac Mail/Outlook

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Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

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Demonstrate ability to process high volumes of work including prioritization of tasks in a timely manner.

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Strong work ethic, focus, and attention to detail

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Comprehensive assessment of the brand

Hiring Range:

$103,040.00 USD - $128,800.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com  and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender