Ecommerce Product Development Manager
Universal Music Group
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 6/3/2019 3:22:00 PM PST
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Description
The Product Development Manager will be an essential part of Bravado team, helping to drive margin and leverage merchandise needs for both E-commerce and special projects. This position will report directly to the Sr. Director of Product Development and will work alongside Brand Managers to coordinate and develop new products to be launched on each of our artist’s ecommerce platforms.
Job Functions:
• Develop time and action calendars alongside the Brand Manager for new product needs
• Management and implementation of development calendars for different product categories.
• Review reports and recommend solutions to exceptions within sourcing and development needs.
• Work collaboratively with the Creative team to develop a final assortment that is executable in production.
• Work closely with the E-Commerce Consumer Engagement team to help facilitate the launch of new styles and programs on an artist’s web-store
• Facilitate all product information for a new launch and align with the Production team on order management.
• Negotiate costing with vendors across multiple programs to help drive margin improvement and review P&L with upper management
• Manage any required fabric, blank, and trim procurement
• Monitor development status of all programs on the e-commerce platform – from sample development to necessary production lead times for messaging to customers.
• Help prepare for Pop Up needs and collaborate with Brand Managers and Sales to facilitate the product needed for the event
• Elevate and communicate high risk potential order problems and issues as appropriate
• Develop collaborative relationships with our existing vendor base
• Help drive the sourcing of new vendors for new and existing categories.
Job Requirements:
Skills/Abilities:
• Strong costing and negotiation skills
• Detail oriented with strong follow through - able to organize and prioritize multiple projects
• Knowledge and understanding of fabrics, construction and print techniques
• Exceptional Microsoft Suite proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Strong Critical Thinking and Problem Solving skills
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build and maintain relationships
• Flexible and adaptable; priorities change frequently based on business demands, the ability to change direction quickly is critical
• Strong long term strategic planning capability
• Effective verbal and written skills
Experience:
• 3-5 years of experience in apparel production or product development
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree required
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disclaimer
This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.