Overview As part of the Product Management team will partner with the Design, Merchandising, and Technical Design, as well as Sourcing Offices, Factories & Mills to ensure the integrity of product from sample to bulk production. Support the development and execution of the product strategy for the brand to create best overall value in terms of product, price, lead-time and quality. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Own the Master BOM for low touch designs. Create the initial Master BOM with a Tech Pack. Update BOM for showroom samples (post-proto approval) through stock approval/OK to buy/production ready.Submit tech pack dates in PLM and report metricsDevelop and track counter sourced raw materials and components as needed: fabric/yarn/components/trim, embellishments, patches, labels & hangtagsTrack the development of and receive showroom samplesProvide and maintain accurate and organized information for samples, garment deliveries and all issuesInput, update and finalize all product details and costing in PLM (product lifecycle management software).Partner with manager to drive the optimized lead-times and activities from development to storePartner with senior team to develop and create timelines with sourcing offices and vendors on lab dips, raw material sourcing and approvals to ensure production delivery deadlines are metWork closely with team to maintain development and production costing for productsCollaborate with senior team and technical designers and meet weekly to analyze product development WIP reportInput, update and finalize all product details and costing in PLM (product lifecycle management software).In Office requirement: at least three days per week or as business needs require Experience, Skills & Knowledge Bachelor’s degree preferred Multiple years of product development or related experience preferred Knowledge of garment manufacturing process Knowledge of apparel product development; includes experience in the assigned product category Agile, nimble and solution oriented Actively displays curiosity, a desire to learn and grow, and an innovative mind-set Strong communication and cross-functional team collaboration skills; ability to partner closely with Design, Technical Design, Raw Materials, and Merchandising Teams, as well as Sourcing Offices Strong organizational skills with detailed attention to product information Strong computer skills; Excel, Outlook, PLM Embodies the CFAs of the RL Brand #LI-CE1 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.
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Product Management Associate, Collection