Product Management Assistant, Home Textiles Position Available In New York, New York

Product Management Assistant, Home Textiles
Ref #:
W163301

Department:

Manufacturing & Sourcing

City:

New York

State/Province:

New York

Location:

United States

Pay Range:

The pay range for this job is $24.04 – $31 per hour; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location.

Benefits:

Base pay is only one part of our employee value proposition, which includes a robust benefits package, above-market time off, flexible working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities.
Pay Range Max
31
Pay Range Min
24.04
Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation (

NYSE:

RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren’s reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company’s brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world’s most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Position Overview
The Assistant Product Manager for Home Textiles will provide support to the product development team by assisting with cost management, timeline tracking, and development coordination. This role ensures smooth workflow of day-to-day activities while maintaining accurate documentation and communication across teams.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Responsible for gathering product development costing and MOQ requirements from vendors for analysis and negotiation
Lead weekly line status meetings to address program updates, outstanding issues, & follow up on action items
Monitor development calendar and flag timeline risks to cross functional teams
Communicate daily with overseas offices & vendors regarding development needs and timeline adherence
Support the technical design team with documentation needs and timeline tracking
Manage showroom sample process including PO generation and delivery tracking
Update product data and costing in GFE+
Input, update & finalize all product details in FlexPLM
Create and distribute seasonal time and action calendars. Prepare materials for development and costing meetings
Responsible to work with the sustainability team to gather required certificates from our vendors and enforce Ralph Lauren’s sustainability requirements
Work with production teams to prepare & finalize buy quantities & costing details for seasonal launch orders Experience, Skills & Knowledge
1-2 years of experience in product development, preferably in home textiles or soft goods
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong analytical skills with ability to maintain tracking systems
Excellent communication skills and team-oriented mindset
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel is required
Experience with FlexPLM and GFE software is a plus
Experience in creating tech packs & understanding sewing construction of home products is a plus
Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws.