Product Manager - Men’s Apparel

Product Manager – Men’s Apparel Contract type: Freelance Location: Anaheim, CA Remote: No Salary: $30-33hr Reference: 512190 Contact name: Catherine Aranda Job description This person will lead the development and production process from initial handoff through final delivery, ensuring product quality, margin goals, calendar execution, and strong cross‑functional alignment. Key Responsibilities Oversee product development and production across assigned categories from sample stage through bulk delivery. Drive timelines and approvals to keep development, pre‑production, and production milestones on track. Partner closely with design, merchandising, technical design, and sourcing teams to support product execution and resolve issues quickly. Manage vendor communication to ensure progress, troubleshoot delays, and maintain on‑time shipment expectations. Monitor purchase orders, style updates, delivery dates, and related documentation with a high level of accuracy. Support cost‑management initiatives through vendor negotiation, sourcing strategies, and margin improvement opportunities. Coordinate fabric and trim commitments, inventory exposure, and liability tracking. Help manage reorder activity, delivery flow changes, and any updates that impact cross‑functional partners. Maintain visibility into development and production calendars by category and ensure deadlines are met. Contribute to product quality standards while balancing speed, cost, and business objectives. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience. 5+ years of experience managing apparel product development or production for a defined category. Strong background in men’s apparel, with experience in woven product, outerwear, and knits or active preferred. Knowledge of domestic and international sourcing and vendor management. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners. Experience with costing, margin management, purchase orders, and production tracking. Comfortable handling shifting priorities, last‑minute changes, and time‑sensitive decision‑making. Leadership capability and experience guiding teams or influencing cross‑functional stakeholders. Recruiter Catherine Aranda #J-18808-Ljbffr 24 Seven