Job Title : Product Manager - Activewear
Our client, a well-known retailer in the active space, is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Product Manager to join their team on a full-time basis.
The Product Manager will serve as a key liaison between various departments, ensuring all products meet high-quality standards. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and has a passion for activewear.
Position Responsibilities and Accountabilities :
- Act as the primary liaison with production, fabric and trim suppliers, patternmaking, design teams, merchandising, and marketing for assigned product lines.
- Ensure all product details adhere to approved quality standards throughout development.
- Maintain development charts and status updates to track progress across all stages of product development.
- Serve as the point of contact for overseas factories, facilitating clear communication regarding specifications and updates.
- Create and manage detailed spec sheets for each style at all lifecycle stages, including costing, samples, and production phases.
- Communicate essential information to factories, including specifications, patterns, and sew-by samples, while managing changes during the process.
- Collaborate with the product development manager and designer to approve samples and garments for production.
- Coordinate with the patternmaking team to prepare graded tech packages for factories.
- Participate in fit meetings and provide feedback to the patternmaker.
- Assign and maintain style numbers in the style master database.
- Set up and maintain master templates for each assigned line per season.
- Execute all sample lines, including special make-ups, by designated factory deadlines.
- Work closely with quality control teams to uphold sewing and construction standards for all garments.
Qualifications and Competencies :
Strong knowledge of garment construction and fabric science, including knits / wovens, stretch fabrics, dyeing, and finishing processes.Experience in fitting garments and creating / revising specifications effectively.Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and email communication; capable of taking clear photos during fittings.Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills and a strong ability to follow up on tasks.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly across departments.A sense of urgency and an intuitive understanding of priorities in a fast-paced environment.A collaborative team player with a strong work ethic who can work independently as a self-starter.Prior experience in swimwear / activewear is preferred; experience in sportswear will be considered.A solid understanding of tech packs and knowledge of apparel product development timelines are essential.#J-18808-Ljbffr