Product Development Manager

Product Development Manager at 24 Seven Talent Product Development Manager at 24 Seven Talent in Huntington Park, California Posted in about 24 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

A well-known fashion brand is looking for a temp-to-hire Product Development Associate Manager. About the

Role :

This role will own the full product development process from concept through production handoff, partnering closely with Design, Merchandising, Technical Design, Materials, Purchasing, Production, and vendor partners. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, solutions-oriented, and able to work autonomously from day one in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment .

Key Responsibilitie s:

Own and drive the full apparel product development lifecycle from concept through production hando ffManage development calendars, BOM accuracy, sample tracking, approvals, and milestone executi onPartner with vendors to ensure on-time development, quality standards, and lead-time complian ceLead vendor communication, troubleshoot delays, and proactively implement solutio nsManage costing, negotiate with vendors, and support margin targets through strategic decision-maki ngMaintain accurate ERP, BOM, WIP, and development tracking syste msCollaborate cross-functionally with Design, Merchandising, Materials, Technical Design, Purchasing, Production, and leadership tea msAttend fittings, document actionable notes, and ensure timely follow-up and executi onMonitor vendor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiativ esSupport new vendor sourcing, onboarding, and strategic process improvement projec ts Qualificatio ns:5+ years of product development experience within appa relProven experience owning the full end-to-end product development process independen tlyStrong understanding of costing, BOMs, development calendars, vendor management, and production timeli nesExperience working in a fast-paced, high-volume development environm entStrong business acumen with the ability to analyze data and derive actionable insig htsExceptional cross-functional communication and stakeholder management ski llsExperience working directly with overseas vendors and factor iesHighly organized with strong attention to detail and accountabil ityComfortable operating in a metrics-driven environment with clear performance expectati ons