Associate Product Manager

Nautica; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 62,700 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance from 1

401(k) savings plan with company match

Associate discount on merchandise

Job summary

Nautica seeks an Associate Product Manager to coordinate end-to-end development for Women’s Knits, Sweaters, Wovens, Outerwear, and Swim in partnership with Merchandising, Design, Technical Design, and Sourcing.

You will drive development milestones, manage calendars, and collaborate with suppliers to elevate quality, speed to market, and operational efficiency while supporting the Director’s seasonal strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Product Development, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in Product Development, Sourcing, or Production within retail, wholesale, or apparel organization.
• Working knowledge of the product development process and apparel product lifecycle.
• Strong organizational, time management, and follow-up skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of costing, sourcing, and production processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook; experience with PLM systems is preferred.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and eager to learn in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to travel as business needs require.
• Adhere to the company's hybrid work policy and maintain regular in-office presence to support collaboration and team engagement.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute the seasonal product development process from concept through production under the direction of the Director.
• Partner with Merchandising, Design, Technical Design, Materials, Sourcing, and suppliers to ensure product development milestones are achieved on time.
• Manage the seasonal development calendar and production T&A, proactively tracking samples, fit approvals, materials, costing, and key deliverables.
• Coordinate day-to-day communication with internal cross-functional teams and global suppliers to support timely execution and issue resolution.
• Monitor development progress, identify risks to quality, cost, or timing, and elevate issues with recommended solutions.
• Support supplier communication to ensure Nautica's product, quality, and delivery expectations are clearly understood and executed.
• Maintain accurate product information, specifications, and development status within PLM and other business systems.
• Prepare product development reports, meeting materials, and status updates to support milestone reviews and cross-functional decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve development efficiency, calendar execution, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Support the Director in executing seasonal product strategies and achieving category financial, quality, and delivery objectives.

Skills

Product development

Sourcing

Production

Cross-functional collaboration

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Microsoft Office

PLM systems

Problem solving

Travelability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

PLM systems

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

The Associate Product Manager, in partnership with cross-functional teams (Merchandising, Design, Technical Design, and Sourcing), coordinates and supports the end-to-end product development and production process for Nautica Women's Knits, Sweaters, Wovens, Outerwear, and Swim. The Associate Product Manager proactively identifies opportunities to elevate product quality, achieve category financial objectives, improve speed to market, and enhance operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute the seasonal product development process from concept through production under the direction of the Director.
• Partner with Merchandising, Design, Technical Design, Materials, Sourcing, and suppliers to ensure product development milestones are achieved on time.
• Manage the seasonal development calendar and production T&A, proactively tracking samples, fit approvals, materials, costing, and key deliverables.
• Coordinate day-to-day communication with internal cross-functional teams and global suppliers to support timely execution and issue resolution.
• Monitor development progress, identify risks to quality, cost, or timing, and elevate issues with recommended solutions.
• Support supplier communication to ensure Nautica's product, quality, and delivery expectations are clearly understood and executed.
• Maintain accurate product information, specifications, and development status within PLM and other business systems.
• Prepare product development reports, meeting materials, and status updates to support milestone reviews and cross-functional decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve development efficiency, calendar execution, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Support the Director in executing seasonal product strategies and achieving category financial, quality, and delivery objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Product Development, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in Product Development, Sourcing, or Production within a retail, wholesale, or apparel organization.
• Working knowledge of the product development process and apparel product lifecycle.
• Strong organizational, time management, and follow-up skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of costing, sourcing, and production processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook; experience with PLM systems is preferred.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and eager to learn in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to travel as business needs require.
• Adhere to the company's hybrid work policy and maintain regular in-office presence to support collaboration and team engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

What You Get

• Generous benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance starting on day one, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount on merchandise across all Catalyst Brands.
• Opportunities for growth and development: We are committed to helping our employees grow their careers and develop their skills. We offer a variety of training and development programs, as well as opportunities for advancement.
• Collaborative and supportive culture: We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage teamwork and collaboration, and we are always looking for ways to support our employees' success.

Pay Range

USD $62,700.00 - USD $114,000.00 /Yr.