Senior Product Management Manager, Polo Women's Sweaters

Support the Lead and Head with specific responsibilities related to Product lifecycle for the Women’s Polo Sweater category. Focus on ownership and accountability of product management within line architecture. Strategic Leadership OTB Management: Support Production Team with all sourcing allocations, TNAs, and OTBs in GFE/PLM. Drive, build, negotiate, analyze, and communicate TNA plans with sourcing offices; analyze information to ensure timing associated with fabric, production, and logistics is aligned. Lead a seasonal production plan with CFT partners to optimize post-market commit, including strategic core fabric positioning with the raw material team and adherence to POST Market Flexibility (60% goal). Secure on‑time delivery methodologies by aligning with lead times for added buy flexibility and product planning to start ship. Execute raw material positioning strategies and capacity planning focused on top investment core programs. Secure and reconcile buy commitments while ensuring contracted deliveries from mills/suppliers are met. Cost Management Ensure cost sheets are submitted in PLM and flow in GFE meeting milestone calendar (Flash/Board Review, Proto, SRS, Bulk). Present upfront Flash costing and cost engineering to cross‑functional team members as a guideline during product development stage. Analyze and negotiate product components, key cost drivers, and garment lead‑time; lead all seasonal cost meetings. Pull end‑of‑season business analysis and report to Senior Manager/Lead. Chase, Reconciliation, and Rebalancing Management Support Production Team in adhering to Chase, Reconciliation/Rebalancing Playbook calendar milestones. Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accuracy in data and adherence to timelines. Update charts such as OTBs, delivery communication, and cost updates. Manage OTB for all "non-PO" materials confirmed to chase. Bulk & SRS PO Creation/Management In GFE/PLM/SAP Manage and maintain the showroom sample process, adhering to all rack review, line review, and market deadlines. Lock and export SRS/Bulk units; send GFE downloads to vendors, ensuring sample quantities are accurate and corrections are handled collaboratively. Send PIRS & PRS to NY Ops for non‑HKO vendors. Manage SRS with sourcing/vendors; utilize SRS PODs to review status and mitigate delivery delays. Track and record SRS in the system. Maintain SRS tracking report to ensure on‑time delivery and communicate status to CFT partners & management; highlight styles that will miss arrival and discuss mitigation. Drive communication and influence decision making with internal and external partners for updates on pending approvals for on‑time showroom samples and stock. Production Management Influence and navigate key stakeholders to collectively adhere to corporate calendar deadlines. Complete BOM & Cost Sheet: pull BOM tracker, analyze execution, and act to achieve monthly completeness. AUC: Manage costing activities based on analysis of past production strategies; provide upfront visibility to component costs affecting margin goals prior to seasonal adoption. Evaluate monthly delivery flow reports and capacity trends to support changes in allocation plan and seasonal buying strategies. Identify and mitigate development inefficiencies to promote thoughtful line architecture. Manage factory‑direct programs, allocation and capacity planning, order management, solicitation of all production approvals, and proactive quality assurance and reinforcement of company and brand protocols. Negotiate cost and delivery with sourcing offices; work on cost options; review with Senior Manager/Lead. Communication must be timely, clear, and concise. Influence, manage, and facilitate timely approval of raw material components to support on‑time bulk deliveries; understand design style changes and their impact on cost, delivery, and liability. Lead liability utilization and management (O9). Focus on quality; manage escalation decisions for the brand, monitor vendor performance, and allocate product development based on capacity and delivery performance results. Business Growth & Innovation Diversify and develop new business opportunities. Lead cross‑departmental initiatives for operational excellence. Drive knowledge sharing and best practices across global offices. Champion sustainable development practices and innovative solutions. Cross‑Functional Leadership Champion new operational processes and create opportunities for efficiency. Drive continuous improvement in production processes. Ensure adherence to brand standards and quality benchmarks. Manage associate/assistant career growth; possess strong team development and talent retention skills. Lead and drive decisions supporting brand and product integrity during weekly cross‑functional stakeholder meetings with keen awareness of milestone expectations. Drive communication and influence decision making with internal and external partners for updates on cost/delivery (Design, PMT, Tech, Merchandising, Regional buyers, Sourcing Offices). Strong ability to spearhead weekly cross‑functional team meetings and drive team to quick resolution of issues. Provide creative solutions and problem‑solving for issues and roadblocks. Partner with overseas offices to track and implement pre‑production process efficiencies. Qualifications 4‑year college degree preferred. Apparel production experience with specific focus on sweater/knitwear development and construction. Understanding of yarn, knit gauges, stitches, and sweater manufacturing techniques. Self‑motivated and able to adapt to changing business needs. Manage projects, team coordination, and processes within immediate scope. Supervise small teams or individual contributors. Make decisions within established guidelines. Embodies critical thinking skills, solutions‑oriented approach to problem solving, and adaptability. Strong verbal and written (email) communication, presentation, and leadership skills. Proficient in all computer systems: Intermediate to advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.), PowerPoint, Word, SAP, FlexPLM, GFE+, Ariba, o9. Salary & Benefits Salary range: $85,000 – $161,444 annually. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ralph Lauren