Product Design Execution Manager, Private Label Walmart
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PREMIER BRANDS GROUP HOLDINGS

Iconic by Nature, Exceptional by Design

Premier Brands Group Holdings, A Global Leader in Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories Design

Driven by excellence and innovative talent, Premier Brands Group is a leading, global apparel group of iconic brands, offering a diverse portfolio in denim, women's apparel, and jewelry.

Premier Brands Group is comprised of three distinct businesses that create top-tier brands for the discerning consumer. One Jeanswear Group designs and distributes a distinguished portfolio of branded and private label Jeanswear throughout North America.

An apparel industry leader for 30+ years, The Kasper Group has remained committed to excellence in offering iconic brands and relevant womenswear designs.

The Jewelry Group has a 20+ year legacy of developing, sourcing and selling elevated fashion jewelry pieces, with a design-centric point of view.

Our legacy is rooted in our rich portfolio of the most covetable denim, apparel, jewelry and accessories brands in the world. Each respective group is Iconic by Nature and Exceptional by Design.

This position will coordinate and manage the development and approval needs of private label merchandise. They will partner with internal departments to create new items based on market analysis.

Role Responsibilities:

• Create and manage time and action for new orders
• Complete customer development forms
• Send approval submissions to customers (lab dips, embroideries, reference samples, etc.)
• Maintain product approval submit library
• Understand and follow customer policies and requirements
• Coordinate Customer needs, request & communications
• Resolve development issues such as new packaging, non-compliant components, & factory inability to achieve aesthetics
• React to Walmart trends in market they may effect product performance on retail level
• Communicate internally with design, sales, production, quality control, fabric teams, and technical staff
• Work well in a fluid, fast-paced, and often ambiguous environment
• Communicate externally with Buying, Product and QA teams of customer to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Working in a highly customized Walmart process with their denim and soft bottoms & tops categories
• Potentially manage 1 direct report

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 4 - 7 years of experience in field or related field
• Small team mentor and/or leadership experience
• Must have knowledge of Denim washing & processing
• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator is a plus
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in fast paced environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• College degree

We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicant swill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.