Associate Manager, Product Development & Production

Ann Inc. - Ann Taylor Stores Corporate, New York

Position Overview:

The Associate Manager - Product Development & Production assists in the process from seasonal development of product to the manufacturing process in alignment with the divisional sourcing strategy.  Ensures design vision and product integrity standards are met while adhering to the Product Lifecycle Calendar and meeting financial goals. Ensures Ann Inc. standards of IMU performance, quality, delivery and business practices are achieved. Champions the company's Values & Practices by maintaining effective collaborative relationships, taking pride in the company and brand, and embracing diversity.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

·        Assists to achieve seasonal IMU aligned to the corporate financial objectives

·        Supports manager to establish target costs, email counterparts to assist with negotiations, and communicates with vendors during face to face meetings

·        Maintains Zymmetry system and creates style numbers

·        Manages purchase order requests and revisions through SAP

·        Requests and tracks all samples (line building,1^st fit , marketing, production samples)

·        Prepares and assists with pre-classification process

·        Assists with bulk fabric commitments

·        Requests and tracks development testing and samples

·        Creates and maintains seasonal re-cap charts

·        Communicates status of color and fabric/yarn research and development

·        Maintains departmental files within the sourcing systems

·        Builds collaborative relationships with the cross functional team members

·        Attends weekly fit meeting and maintains fit status report

·        Daily correspondence with overseas offices and third party vendors

·        Handles other responsibilities and projects, as assigned

 

Position Requirements:

·        Bachelors degree, in a related field of study, or equivalent functional experience

·        2-3 years’ experience in Production, preferably sweaters

·        Detail oriented, with strong organizational capabilities

·        Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills

·        Flexible/adaptable in a fast paced environment

·        Team oriented

·        Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications

·        Potential for seasonal travel

 

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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