Associate Manager, Product Development & Production

About us

LOFT creates modern, feminine, versatile clothing for women with one common style goal: to look and feel confident wherever the day takes them. We empower women to find their authentic self-expression because feeling like yourself is always in style.

Here at LOFT, we're busy styling the careers and supporting the lives of everyday optimists just like you. Express your authentic self and experience endless inspiration, all while enjoying the opportunities and benefits that help you get the most from your career, life, and wardrobe.

About the role
 

The Associate Manager - Product Development & Production assists in the process from seasonal development of product 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. Ensures Ann Inc. standards of IMU performance, quality, delivery and business practices are achieved. Champions the company's Values & Practices by maintaining effective collaborative relationships, taking pride in the company and brand, and embracing diversity.

The impact you can have

• Assists to achieve seasonal IMU aligned to the corporate financial objectives.
• Supports manager to establish target costs, email counterparts to assist with negotiations, and communicates with vendors during face-to-face meetings.
• Maintains Zymmetry system and creates style numbers.
• Manages purchase order requests and revisions through SAP.
• Requests and tracks all samples (line building,1st fit, marketing, production samples).
• Prepares and assists with pre-classification process.
• Assists with bulk fabric commitments.
• Requests and tracks development testing and samples.
• Creates and maintains seasonal re-cap charts.
• Maintains departmental files within the sourcing systems.
• Builds collaborative relationships with the cross functional team members.
• Attends weekly fit meeting.
• Daily correspondence with overseas offices.
• 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.
• 2-3 years’ experience in Production.
• Detail oriented, with strong organizational capabilities.

• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible/adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Team oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Potential for seasonal travel.

Benefits at KnitWell Group

• Merchandise discount at our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Ann Taylor, LOFT, & Lane Bryant (in store and online) 
• Support for your individual development plus 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) retirement* 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays*
• The target salary range for this role is: $65,000 - $72,000*

*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. 
 

This position works in a hybrid model, with three days per week worked in the New York, NY location and two days per week worked remotely. 

Location:

New York Office

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity
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.