Assistant Manager, Product Development

The role

The Assistant Manager, Product Development supports the Product Development team with sample and purchase order organization within the activewear category. This role involves organizing samples, scheduling fit appointments, and assisting with TOP coordination.

What you will do

• Ensures all vendors are compliant
• Maintains purchasing, scheduling and inventory control for all vendors
• Oversees purchasing and scheduling for goods
• Coordinate with PO admin to manage purchase order setup
• Assist with final cost negotiation alongside the Vice President, Vendor Strategy
• Tracks top of production samples
• Maintains Production Steps throughout the Company Calendar and manages weekly WIP reports
• Ensures Production Coordinator receives packing slips and tracks open balances
• Advises cross functional teams on delivery/margin challenges
• Monitors factory ship dates

Required qualifications

• Minimum 5-7+ years of experience within product development
• Basic understanding of Google Suite and Microsoft Office
• Excellent time-management and organization skills
• Strong follow-up skills
• Team player and open to dialogue
• Must be able to effectively communicate in person and via email
• Attention to detail
• High ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and pivot projects in a dynamic environment
• Flexible thinker with the ability to make sound independent decisions
• AFA or AA in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• English

Nice to have

• experience within the activewear/performance space
• additional language(s)

Benefits

• NEW state-of-the-art HQ in Beverly Hills!
• Formalized career paths for continued professional growth
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive health insurance across Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k match, with immediate vesting upon eligibility
• Weekly catered lunches & fully-stock kitchen pantry!
• Opportunities to travel for trade shows and vendor meetings
• Summer Fridays Early Departure
• Team bonding events and programs
• Attractive employee discounts

About the company

Fashion Nova is a leading trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle brand with high-growth categories across Women, Men, Kids and Beauty. The brand was launched in 2006 and has over 40 million social media followers.