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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location new york, New York

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General Description

Executes the enterprise-wide private brand strategy for both the direct and indirect business by supporting and guiding the process for all key stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provides support for and follows the strategic direction established by the Senior Product Development Manager.

Assists the Senior Product Development Manager in ensuring the conceptual plan supports the agreed upon Private Brand strategy.

Conducts assigned competitive analysis, including quality comparisons, for related areas. Assists in the preparation of analytical reports of business performance.

Supports the Private Brand process and exclusive brands, if applicable.

Supports the flex PLM process to ensure to timely and accurate product packages.

Assists in the coordination of the approval process to ensure completion within established timeline.

Assists in the development process through Cycle Time Reduction (CTR) calendar management.

Attends weekly MAT meetings, assists as needed; assists in execution of key milestone meetings; assists in preparation of weekly meeting agendas and compiles recaps.

Assists in the Indirect process for private brands

Builds working relationship with cross-functional team to lead all partners involved in the creation/development of the Private Brand business.

Assists and participates in Private Brand meetings to support strategies, resolutions, and make decisions in alignment with the strategic direction.

Core Competencies & Accomplishments:

4 year College degree preferred.

1-2 years' experience in retail buying or wholesale merchandising.

Excellent communicator, highly organized, strong decision maker, and adept at building relationships.

Strong awareness of trends, merchandising strategies, and product assortment mix.

Job Title: Product Development Specialist, Apparel

Location: New York, NY, United States - 200 Lafayette St #5

Job ID: 1026828

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