Associate Apparel Product Manager
$75,000–$95,000 year
On-siteBannockburn, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Support category managers in the development, launch, and promotion of new product lines from conceptualization to market launch. Assist in managing the product development calendar to ensure key milestones and launch dates are achieved. Conduct market, consumer, and competitive research to identify trends, product opportunities, and assortment gaps. Analyze sales, inventory, and product performance to identify opportunities for growth and lifecycle improvements. Partner with Technical Design, Planning, Production, Marketing, and Sales to coordinate product development activities. Maintain accurate product information, assortment plans, product line documentation, and development records. Monitor product lifecycle activities, including product introductions, phase-outs, inventory levels, and discontinuation recommendations. Support product launches by preparing product information, marketing materials, sales tools, and training resources. Address quality control issues in apparel and ensure products meet company standards. Analyze and forecast the financial impact of product discontinuations and inventory clearances.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Apparel Merchandising, Product Development, or a related field
- 2-4 years of experience in apparel product management or a related role
- Strong knowledge of apparel construction, garment fit, patternmaking principles, textiles, fabrics, trims, and manufacturing processes
- Ability to interpret technical specifications, construction details, and garment performance requirements
- Experience conducting market research, competitive analysis, and product trend evaluations
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and external suppliers
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and PLM/product management systems
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with Adobe Suite is a plus
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