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Description

Reporting to the PD Director Guess & Marciano Man, the PD Manager Man, Outerwear & Beachwear is responsible for leading and managing the team of Apparel PD to research, develop, and launch new products for all Guess specific Lines.

The role will coordinate and supervise the product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including: gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements in line with the retail direction, defining the product vision as well as the market needs, working closely with design, sales, marketing, production, sourcing & buying departments and forecasting to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. The PD Manager's job also includes ensuring that the product supports the company's overall strategy and goals.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and manage the product process in line with business goals and objectives
• Maintain the product calendar to ensure that all sample deadlines are met
• Source raw materials as needed for Designers and factories
• Create specification sheets for all new products developed
• Work with the product management team to ensure an efficient process
• Participate in cross-functional teams to execute the product development plan
• Realize and follow-up technical cards with suppliers
• Communicate daily with factories to monitor sample progress and troubleshoot product development issues
• Visit factories to resolve issues as required
• Manage costs and referencing of styles
• Attend fashion and textile shows
• Provide SKU analysis as needed
• Fitting of prototypes
• Check lab-dips, artworks, and size developments
• Manage quality control of production, approve top samples, and troubleshoot issues
• Comment on prototypes and salesman samples (SMS) to vendors through Enovia
• Create and manage style/colour codes and data maintenance in systems like Enovia and Stealth
• Fill Bills of Materials (BOMs) in Enovia for SMS and production stages
• Develop style grids per supplier to track the collection
• Handle cross-costings upon the sourcing team’s request

Requirements

• At least 6-7 years of relevant work experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of and experience using various fabrics and materials
• Familiarity with vendor management and negotiation
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-up
• Problem-solving and negotiating skills
• Flexible in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Deadline-driven with a proven track record of timely results
• High level of self-management and flexibility
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop), Enovia and Centric
• Fluent English; additional languages are a plus
• Ability to travel internationally within designated regions as needed

Benefits

• An International, fresh and dynamic working environment
• Physical & Mental Health programs, sustainable projects and workshop promoted by Guess Cares
• Arts, sports and social events outside the office, thanks to our Guess Fun activities!
• Training & Development platform and paths
• Discount on our products both online and in stores

Don’t miss your chance to join a progressive and sustainable global company, which is constantly looking for new challenges and opportunities to grow in a competitive and tough market.

Guess promotes a people-first workspace, where their well-being and their development are part of the history and the success of the brand.

Do you think we’re a good match for you? Apply now to be part of our family!