Associate Product Manager - Apparel Industry

Job Summary:

To coordinate and manage product needs between sales, design, and manufacturing entities overseas. The Associate Product Manager supports the Product Manager in the management of the pre-production and production stages of product lifecycle management from initial prototype to finished goods delivery.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Product Development/Pre-Production

• Follow up and help maintain seasonal Time and Action Calendars for each account/line
• Attend Cross Functional Team (CFT) meetings, help create agendas and provide recaps for distribution to Product Manager
• Support all required entries in our PLM system (YPLM)
• Assist in ordering, tracking and communication follow up for sample yardage and components
• Follow up, track, and communicate progress regarding all sampling and swatch book needs
• Follow up with PD team on all strike-off, lab dip and fabric development status
• Follow up and track Tech and Design team's status and approvals
• Help keep track of MOQ's, lead times, surcharges, and expenses

Production

• Assist in creating bulk production purchase orders and cutting lists - matching to our ERP system (Blue Cherry'/QLIK reports)
• Learn to optimize 'Blue Cherry' reporting systems
• Learn how to set up and maintain Quote files under the supervision of their managers
• Learn how to communicate with our internal team members, factories, fabric, and trims suppliers as needed under the supervision of their managers
• Help track and log factory liabilities, expenses/invoices
• Participate in production WIP's follow-up
• Complete Work Orders for warehouse inventory transfers
• Other ad-hoc duties/reporting as assigned by Product Manager

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree preferred, however, will consider job experience.

Experience: 3 years' experience in the apparel industry or related field required

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be organized, detail oriented with excellent follow up skills
• Must possess strong computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Must be able to accurately work with numbers (high financial acumen)
• Ability to work as a team member and follow direction
• Must have a keen sense of urgency and have an eagerness to learn new skills
• Ability to work under pressure in an environment of constant shifting priorities and changes

Working Conditions: Hybrid after initial training period

Travel: Occasionally to New York office; less than 10%

Physical Demands: Must be able to stand, sit, and walk 8 hours/day

SWIM USA is an EOE