Product Manager

Nautica Jeans Co.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible work schedule

Generous employee discount program

Job summary

A well-known apparel company located in New York is seeking a Product Manager to develop production strategies and manage relationships with suppliers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in apparel production management with 4-6 years of experience. Responsibilities include managing production timelines, developing action calendars, and ensuring quality metrics are met. This role offers a competitive salary and a benefits package that includes health care and flexible work scheduling.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in apparel production management.
• Experience managing fast track orders is a plus.
• Detail oriented with strong follow through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with urgency.

Responsibilities

• Manage production timelines and recommend solutions.
• Develop time and action calendars for all programs.
• Coordinate weekly production meetings with factories.
• Coordinate with factories and agents to optimize capacity and issues.
• Lead weekly production meetings and track status by season.
• Monitor shipments from vendor to distribution center and report KPIs.
• Support costing by creating and distributing tracking packages and conducting cost negotiations.
• Ensure product integrity and adherence to order specifications.

Skills

Apparel production management

Costing and negotiation skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Problem solving

Communication skills

Retail math

Tools

PLM

Job description

11 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, October 24, 2025 at 4:00 AM

The Product Manager is responsible for establishing, developing and directing the production strategy for a product category and effectively directing the business relationships with finished product suppliers and our agents to leverage lower costs and reduced lead time without sacrificing quality.

Position Responsibilities

• Management of production timelines, reviewing reports and recommending solutions to exceptions
• Develop time and action calendars for all programs managed
• Work with Design and Technical Services teams to develop production ready samples for quarterly design presentations
• Work closely with all vendors and agent offices to ensure that monthly production capacity is utilized and recommend appropriate action when issues arise
• Manage placement strategy and follow-up by recommending product placement and action plan for chase
• Oversee, maintain and report cost, delivery and quality metrics and KPIs for finished goods
• Ability to use cost data to develop tactical responses and strategies
• Manage any required fabric reservation; Confirm fabric and trim with factories
• Coordinate and lead weekly production meetings with factories and agents
• Monitor production status of all programs by season
• Track shipments from vendor to distribution center
• Support costing process by creating and distributing packages, issuing spreadsheets for tracking and conducting cost negotiation
• Analyze test, quality, delivery and cost reports, making recommendations and communicate exceptions to management and vendors
• Manage product integrity and order specifications compliance. Approve lab dips, dye lots, washing effect, hand feel and shade bands and general flow of process
• Elevate and communicate high risk potential order problems and issues as appropriate
• Develop relationships with mentors, peers, and all Productions channels

Position Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience in apparel production management
• Experience managing “Speed to market”/fast track orders from inception is a plus
• Knowledge/understanding of fabrics and different garment wash processes that help problem solve production issues. Strong costing and negotiation skills a plus
• Proficient: Microsoft Office, PLM a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates proactive problem solving skills
• Use basic retail math needed to determine costs, margins and turn
• Detail oriented with strong follow through - able to organize and prioritize multiple projects
• Has a sense of urgency in managing time and while accomplishing tasks
• Create and maintain a cooperative team environment that promotes high performance standards and attainment of goals
• Good people management/delegation skills and able to influence others
• Travel may be required, based on business needs.
• Adhere to regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration. Job duties may be performed effectively using the hybrid work program designated by the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor as the company retains the right to change duties to this position.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to position offered and work experience. In addition to your salary, Catalyst Brands offers a benefits package, including health care (medical, prescription, dental, vision), company paid life insurance and long term disability, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off programs starting with minimum 15-days based on role, overtime pay (if hourly), flexible work schedule, and a generous employee discount program (all benefits are based on eligibility). Additional information regarding the benefits for this position can be found here: https://sparcbenefits.com/Candidate-Benefits-Highlights

Reasonable Accommodation

The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to enable qualified employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to constantly operate a computer, other office equipment and look at a monitor for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to clearly and accurately communicate and exchange information verbally, in writing, or through other means in person, telephonically, or through virtual communication methods
• Ability to reach at or below shoulder level
• Ability to carry equipment, move boxes/samples, etc.
• For Stores & Distribution Centers : Bend, lift, open and move product and fixtures up to 50 lbs., as needed.

Please note that the deadline for submitting your application for this position is three weeks from the date the job posting was published.

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11 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001, USA