05 Jan
Product Development Manager
Vacancy expired!
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
Vacancy expired!