The principal objective of the Product Manager is to cooperate with different departments to ensure the success of a product from an initial concept into production.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Product launches
Gather information needed in order to spark a new SKU for Joie Stroller product upon the request.
Communicate with marketing team for artworks and samples needed (qty, timing…).
Production schedule follow up.
Product costing maintaining.
Production specs & artwork
Communicate with designer for a spec and transfer into a specific format to send to factory.
Communicate with designer/ factory back and forth to clarify issues found in the initial steps and sample building, mostly to find the die-cuts/ materials that are both nice-looking and practical.
Work with marketing team/ graphic team/ factory to create artworks for new products.
Update artworks whilst regulations update and inform factory accordingly.
Maintaining PLM to the latest status.
Sales support
PRNs and sample tracking.
Answer product inquiries.
Maintain daily tidiness of showroom to make sure products and their softgoods are all in place.
New Projects
Track schedules to ensure milestones are met and project stay on track
Act as liaison between ID team and engineering to algin creative concept with technical feasibility
Collaborate with the fashion team on styling and material choices while meeting cost targets.
Ensure all deliverables are prepared for the initial product presentation and marketing showcase.
Experience & Education
· Bachelor's degree in business or engineering.
· A background in engineering, business administration, project management, or something similar.
Skills & Knowledge
· Good interpersonal skills and stress management.
· Strong multi-tasker being able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with accuracy.
· Ability to work collaboratively within diverse groups, to obtain cooperation and maximum effort.
· Good written and verbal communication skills.
· Project management skills.
Technology
· Proficient in the MS Office Suite.
Other:
· Language: fluent in Mandarin and English; any other language would be a plus.
· Ability to work overtime as business needs warrant.
