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Product Manager - Apparel
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- Management (incl. project, product management & human resources)
Description
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Clear communication on project briefs and individual product requirements.
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Managing expectations with both sourcing and manufacturing capabilities.
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Monitoring key milestone dates and communicating progress in a timely manner.
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Ensure all production, manufacturing and delivery timelines are maintained.
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Coordination of order raising.
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Key negotiation and problem solving to achieve budgets and KPI’s.
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Proactively handle and resolve quality issues.
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Manage order amendments and communicate all changes to the team.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & Powerpoint) is a must.
Responsibilities
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A ‘Can Do’ attitude with a positive outlook.
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Superb organization and attention to detail.
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Impeccable planning skills.
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Previous experience in a similar product account management role – Preferable from a wholesale or direct to factory business - 3+ years.
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Proven critical path management experience.
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Ability to maintain relationships with external stakeholders with a proactive and energetic nature.
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A comprehensive understanding of the production life cycle.
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Strong offshore production experience.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to multi-task and self-manage time effectively.
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An effective problem solver and negotiator
Hard Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook Express
- Advanced Excel Skills (queries, pivot tables, formulas, macros)
- Quality assurance
- Account management
- Relationship building
- Team management
- Performance reviews
- Budgeting
- Timelines
- Deliverable management
- Scheduling
- Accountability
- Meeting minutes
- Ability to use project management software
- Advanced language knowledge
- Advanced writing skills
Soft Skills
- Communication
- Skilled Collaborator
- Time management
- Organized
- Attention to detail
