Associate Manager, Product Development & Production - Footwear

About us

Ann Taylor and LOFT empower women to find their authentic self-expression. Ann Taylor outfits the modern American woman so she's ready-for-work and ready-for-anything in timeless, tailored style. LOFT creates modern, feminine, versatile clothing for women with one common style goal: to look and feel confident wherever the day takes them.

Discover a culture that empowers employees with access to industry leaders and the tools you need to expand your skills and stretch your abilities. We'll meet you at every milestone with opportunities and benefits to make life better in and outside of work (not to mention your closet). Ready to join us?

About the role

The Associate Manager of Product Development & Production for Footwear assists in the process from seasonal development of product, through 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. Champions the company's values & practices by maintaining effective collaborative relationships. 

The impact you can have

• Assists to achieve seasonal IMU aligned to the corporate financial objectives.
• Supports manager to establish target costs, work with overseas counterparts to assist with negotiations.
• Maintains Bamboo Rose system.
• Manages deliverables to ensure purchase orders are released on time
• Manages deliverables with the cross functional team to ensure samples are on schedule.
• Prepares and assists with the pre-classification process.
• Manages style time and action calendar and bulk fabric commitments.
• Requests and tracks development testing and partners with product integrity team on test results
• Creates and maintains seasonal re-cap charts.
• Maintains departmental files within the sourcing systems.
• Builds collaborative relationships with the cross functional team members.
• Attend weekly fit and cross-functional meetings
• Daily correspondence with overseas offices
• Manage a Sourcing Coordinator
• Handles other responsibilities and projects, as assigned

You’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree, in a related field of study, or equivalent functional experience
• Min 2-3 years’ experience in Production
• Detail oriented, with strongorganizational capabilities
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible/adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Team oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, Gsuite, and cloud-based PLM systems

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.  
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities. *  
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)* 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays*
• The target salary range for this role is: $65,000 - $71,000*
• Hybrid:  This position works in a hybrid model, with required days worked in the KnitWell Group office location in New York, NY as defined by business needs.

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

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The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.