What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Development Manager position at Blake Smith Staffing, LLC?
Major Responsibilities
- Support the VP Merchandiser to develop, maintain, and execute all tasks on the merchandising time and action calendar to hit key target market dates
- Support similar strategies for any new product and growth opportunities as they arise
- Solicit fabrics and prices for seasonal developments, work with VP Merchandiser to counter source with multiple mills
- Work with VP Merchandiser to order and track all Proto and SMS samples and ensure they arrive by established due dates
- Maintain accurate Buy Plan initial input and updates daily for weekly meetings with Sales team.
- Coordinate with Design and execute and deliver all sales tools for buyer presentations and other meetings throughout the season
- Maintain records for fabric detail sheets (FDS), line sheets, and other related development data
- Set up Seasonal Style Master
- Maintain and track Proto, SMS, and post market meeting sample requests with Sample Grid, Lab Dips, Strike Off's and T&A chart follow ups with mills and factories daily
- Monitor BOM and Tech Packs for accuracy
- Sales Sample coordination for Management, Marketing, and New York Showroom distribution and maintenance throughout the season.
- Coordinate applicable records for reconciliation of sales samples, surcharges, liability, trims, and other development expenses.
Required Skills / Knowledge / Experience Needed
Educational Background Required
