PREMIER BRANDS GROUP HOLDINGS Iconic by Nature, Exceptional by Design Premier Brands Group Holdings, A Global Leader in Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories Design Driven by excellence and innovative talent, Premier Brands Group is a leading, global apparel group of iconic brands, offering a diverse portfolio in denim, women's apparel, and jewelry. Premier Brands Group is comprised of three distinct businesses that create top-tier brands for the discerning consumer. One Jeanswear Group designs and distributes a distinguished portfolio of branded and private label Jeanswear throughout North America. An apparel industry leader for 30+ years, The Kasper Group has remained committed to excellence in offering iconic brands and relevant womenswear designs. The Jewelry Group has a 20+ year legacy of developing, sourcing and selling elevated fashion jewelry pieces, with a design-centric point of view. Our legacy is rooted in our rich portfolio of the most covetable denim, apparel, jewelry and accessories brands in the world. Each respective group is Iconic by Nature and Exceptional by Design We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Product Development Manager. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Responsibilities - Lead and own the product development lifecycle from concept through production across assigned wholesale apparel categories.
- Drive Time & Action (T&A) calendars, anticipate risks, and ensure critical milestones and deadlines are met.
- Oversee and coordinate product development across multiple apparel categories and wholesale accounts based on business and customer requirements.
- Lead fabric and trim sourcing initiatives to support seasonal development, quality, and cost objectives.
- Order and track proto samples and sample yardage; create and maintain sample and fabric tracking charts.
- Maintain fabric, trim, and product approval libraries.
- Track samples from vendors as needed.
- Issue approval comments on lab dips, strike-offs, fabrics, and trims.
- Communicate daily with overseas vendors, mills, factories, and sample rooms.
- Create and manage bulk Bills of Materials (BOMs) for factories.
- Lead resolution of complex development and bulk production issues, proactively identifying solutions and escalating business risks as needed.
- Attend all relevant cross-functional meetings and follow up on outstanding action items.
- Serve as a key cross-functional partner to Design, Fabric R&D, Production, and Sales to align product execution, timelines, and priorities.
- Independently prioritize competing programs and guide execution across multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
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