Product Manager (Footwear, Garment)
Summary
Product manager for footwear and garment lines, driving development from concept to launch: costing, material sourcing, factory collaboration, and leading a cross-functional team to on-time product confirmation and sample delivery. Requires 4+ years in apparel/garment manufacturing and strong English communication.
Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of product development, from concept to launch.
- Lead and coach a cross-functional team to ensure adherence to timelines and development processes.
- Oversee product costing and achieve target margins.
- Facilitate communication between various departments (design, engineering, production, and sales) for smooth product development and customer satisfaction.
- Manage product portfolio, pricing, and staff.
- Research and develop new product concepts.
- Source high-quality materials and components.
- Collaborate with factories to ensure proper product function, aesthetics, and fit.
- Negotiate development and production costs.
- Monitor project progress and communicate regularly with internal and external stakeholders.
- Possess strong computer and technical skills.
- Provide senior-level project and process management within footwear product development.
- Lead the decision-making process for on-time product confirmation and sample delivery.
Requirements:
- At least 4 years of product management expertise, with a focus on apparel or garment manufacturing.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Initiative, creativity, and strategic thinking.
- Show initiative, self-assurance, leadership, and sound problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Possess the independence to work on goal-oriented projects.