Associate Manager, Product Development & Production

LOFT; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount (LOFT/Ann Taylor)

Career mobility within our brands

Volunteer opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

LOFT in New York, NY, is seeking an Associate Manager for Product Development & Production. You will support the transition from seasonal development to manufacturing, ensuring design vision and product integrity while meeting financial goals.

The role requires 2-3 years in Production, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong analytical and communication skills. This position operates in a hybrid model with three days in NY and two remote days per week.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in Production.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent functional experience.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational capabilities.
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible/adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the process from seasonal development of product to the manufacturing process in alignment with the divisional sourcing strategy.
• Ensures design vision and product integrity standards are met while adhering to the Product Lifecycle Calendar and meeting financial goals.
• Maintains IMU performance, quality, delivery and business practices per company standards.
• Champions the company's values by maintaining effective collaborative relationships and embracing diversity.
• Assists to achieve seasonal IMU aligned to the corporate financial objectives.
• Supports manager to establish target costs and communicates with vendors during meetings.
• Manages purchase orders and revisions through SAP.
• Tracks development testing and samples and maintains seasonal recap charts.

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical

Verbal and written communication

Flexible/adaptable

Team oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

LOFT creates modern, feminine, versatile clothing for women with one common style goal: to look and feel confident wherever the day takes them. We empower women to find their authentic self-expression because feeling like yourself is always in style. Here at LOFT, we're busy styling the careers and supporting the lives of everyday optimists just like you. Express your authentic self and experience endless inspiration, all while enjoying the opportunities and benefits that help you get the most from your career, life, and wardrobe.

About the role

The Associate Manager - Product Development & Production assists in the process from seasonal development of product to the manufacturing process in alignment with the divisional sourcing strategy. Ensures design vision and product integrity standards are met while adhering to the Product Lifecycle Calendar and meeting financial goals. Ensures Ann Inc. standards of IMU performance, quality, delivery and business practices are achieved. Champions the company's Values & Practices by maintaining effective collaborative relationships, taking pride in the company and brand, and embracing diversity.

The impact you can have

• Assists to achieve seasonal IMU aligned to the corporate financial objectives.
• Supports manager to establish target costs, email counterparts to assist with negotiations, and communicates with vendors during face-to-face meetings.
• Maintains Zymmetry system and creates style numbers.
• Manages purchase order requests and revisions through SAP.
• Requests and tracks all samples (line building,1st fit, marketing, production samples).
• Prepares and assists with pre-classification process.
• Assists with bulk fabric commitments.
• Requests and tracks development testing and samples.
• Creates and maintains seasonal re-cap charts.
• Maintains departmental files within the sourcing systems.
• Builds collaborative relationships with the cross functional team members.
• Attends weekly fit meeting.
• Daily correspondence with overseas offices.
• Handles other responsibilities and projects, as assigned.

You’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree, in a related field of study, or equivalent functional experience.
• 2-3 years’ experience in Production.
• Detail oriented, with strong organizational capabilities.
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible/adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Team oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Potential for seasonal travel.

Benefits at KnitWell Group

• Merchandise discount at our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Ann Taylor, LOFT, & Lane Bryant (in store and online)
• Support for your individual development plus career mobility within our family of brands
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays*
• The target salary range for this role is: $65,000 - $71,000*

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

This position works in a hybrid model, with three days per week worked in the New York, NY location and two days per week worked remotely.