Product Development Manager

Product Development Manager

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Job Description

• Lead cross-functional teams from aproduct'sconception all the way through to its launch.
• Responsible for overall execution of project roadmap.
• This should consider all key timelines from every department
• Creation Gantt Charts
• Supplier liaison
• Work with Domestic and International suppliers
• Maintain good relationships to ensure targets and quality requirements are obtained.
• Secure right vendor partners, negotiate costs with these vendors, and drive internal/external
• Work with vendors on timelines of each step of the process to ensure on time product launches.
• Drive development of tech packs and hand-off to manufacturing partners and internal Operations team.
• Ensure the accuracy of product and packaging samples and seek approvals required.
• Lead project meetings.
• Run meetings with the most updated and accurate info
• Constant communication with internal teams on product status and problem resolution.
• Own project management and follow through for all new products and changes to existing SKUs.
• This includes last minute changes to vendors and pushing to get changes made
• Liaison between internal resources and vendors to execute development.
• Continuous Improvement
• Coordinate any planned changes to SKUs to ensure timing and development efforts are aligned with inventory supply and customer requirements.
• Continuous improvement in processes and material with focus on cost reduction and quality improvements.
• Set up items in ERP system and with external customers (dimensions, weights, category, etc.) and communicate accordingly internally with relevant departments.
• Run PLM in Airtable
• Guarantee deadlines are met to obtain samples for tradeshows & launch dates.
• Initiate collateral requests within the Creative Department and/or with outside service vendors.
• Competitive Analysis
• Knowledge of what the competitors are doing in the market
• Work with Brand Managers on competitive landscape.

Qualifications

·Knowledge of product development concepts, practices, and procedures including manufacturing processes and capabilities

·Must be extremely organized

· Experience with overseas manufacturers

· Must be a self starter

· Understand how to work with creatives, and speak their language

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with individuals on all levels

·Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel

· Basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator

Additional Information

https://www.trustthebum.com/pages/about-us