Global Denim Product Development Lead

Mavi; Fatih; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Mavi, a global lifestyle brand founded in Istanbul, seeks a Product Development Manager (Denim) to lead end-to-end development, liaise with manufacturers, and drive on-time delivery. You will coordinate with Product, Fabric, and Washing teams and ensure PLM data accuracy.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in apparel product development, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset to streamline calendars and shipments. This on-site role is based in Istanbul with global implications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in product development, preferably within the apparel or textile industry.
• Strong follow-up and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in data entry.
• Disciplined approach to calendar and deadline management.
• Ability to manage and follow up on multiple products and processes simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills with manufacturers and a proactive approach to accelerating processes when necessary.
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Accountable, results-oriented, and committed to following tasks through completion.

Responsibilities

• Follow up on prototype and sales sample processes with manufacturers, ensuring products are ready on time in line with the calendar based on shipment dates to different countries.
• Maintain regular communication with manufacturers, proactively identify potential delays and risks in the product development process, and take necessary actions in coordination with relevant teams.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Fabric, and Washing teams to ensure products meet targeted deadlines and follow up on the end-to-end process.
• Enter accessory codes for SMS products accurately and completely into Excel and relevant systems following the pre-merchandising process.
• Review comments and revisions received from the Product team, accurately transfer them to the PLM system using the correct codes, and initiate the production feedback process.
• Ensure that product information in the PLM system is accurate and up to date.
• Closely monitor potential delays in the product development calendar, inform relevant stakeholders in a timely manner, and follow up on actions through completion.
• Ensure that Excel files, tracking sheets, and system records related to product development processes are regularly maintained and kept up to date.

Skills

Product development

Communication with manufacturers

Excel

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PLM systems

Excel

Job description

Mavi, a global lifestyle brand founded in Istanbul, seeks a Product Development Manager (Denim) to lead end-to-end development, liaise with manufacturers, and drive on-time delivery. You will coordinate with Product, Fabric, and Washing teams and ensure PLM data accuracy.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in apparel product development, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset to streamline calendars and shipments. This on-site role is based in Istanbul with global implications.