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About the Role
The Associate Product Manager supports the end-to-end product development and production process for Nautica Women's apparel categories, partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, achieve financial objectives, and improve speed to market.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and execute the seasonal product development process from concept through production.
- Partner with Merchandising, Design, Technical Design, Materials, Sourcing, and suppliers to ensure product development milestones are achieved on time.
- Manage the seasonal development calendar and production T&A, tracking samples, fit approvals, materials, costing, and key deliverables.
- Coordinate day-to-day communication with internal cross-functional teams and global suppliers.
- Monitor development progress, identify risks to quality, cost, or timing, and escalate issues with recommended solutions.
- Support supplier communication to ensure product, quality, and delivery expectations are clearly understood and executed.
- Maintain accurate product information, specifications, and development status within PLM and other business systems.
- Prepare product development reports, meeting materials, and status updates.
- Identify opportunities to improve development efficiency, calendar execution, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Support the Director in executing seasonal product strategies and achieving category financial, quality, and delivery objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Product Development, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 2–4 years of experience in Product Development, Sourcing, or Production within a retail, wholesale, or apparel organization.
- Working knowledge of the product development process and apparel product lifecycle.
- Strong organizational, time management, and follow-up skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and suppliers.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Basic understanding of costing, sourcing, and production processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Experience with PLM systems is preferred.
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and eager to learn in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to travel as business needs require.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Skills
- Product Development
- Sourcing
- Production
- Merchandising
- Design
- Technical Design
- Materials Management
- Supplier Communication
- PLM Systems
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Attention to Detail
Location
- Onsite (hybrid work policy)
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Associate
- 2-4 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Salary/Compensations
- USD $62,700.00 - USD $114,000.00 /Yr.
Benefits
- Medical/dental/vision insurance starting on day one
- Term life insurance
- Paid vacation/holidays
- 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
- Associate discount on merchandise across all Catalyst Brands
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Training and development programs
- Opportunities for advancement
About the Company
- Catalyst Brands reflects the bringing together the rich heritages of our brands with modern excitement and a new vision for success.
- Five iconic brands came together under a unified powerhouse portfolio to celebrate the essence of American style.
- We will leverage our rich history, resources and best-in-class industry talent to further build the success of our brands.
- At Catalyst we are united in one shared purpose: We exist to ignite America’s most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to helping our employees grow their careers and develop their skills.
- We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
- We encourage teamwork and collaboration, and we are always looking for ways to support our employees' success.