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Position Overview:

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, work with overseas counterparts to assist with negotiations, and communicates with vendors during face-to-face meetings.
• Maintains Bamboo Rose system, knowledge of Bamboo Rose a plus.
• 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 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
• Potential to 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
• Minimum 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

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*

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