Development Manager

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

Manage all seasonal sampling from proto to confirmation. Once style confirmed, handover to Industrialization team
BOM/SRF review, provide alternative option with price or construction needed to meet target price
Manage travel/visits to vendors to review materials, pullover's and trials to ensure final samples are correct
Review CBD to see areas which are driving higher cost and work with suppliers to find alternative solutions
Communicate development issues with AMS PD team + vendor for product with construction/material
Liaise with commercialization team to coordinate new construction development and fitting approval.
Liaise with material team to coordinate new material developments
Material/color checking from proto to SMS stage to ensure products are aligned and follow SRF/BOM
Manage color swatch and CFM sample approval for material purchasing and production follow up
Provide regular communication on supplier performance to PD Director to ensure correct allocation and take action on supplier performance
Develop and coach staff to improve their working knowledge & performance.
Perform other duties assigned by management.

CORE VALUE

Embrace PVH's core values: Individuality, Partnership, Passion, Integrity, and Accountability.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education & Experience:

Minimum 8 years' experience in FOOTWEAR product development, preferably dealing with foreign teams.
Experience in casual and sneakers is a must
Experience in women's footwear and mid-level branded footwear is an advantage.
A bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, Foreign Trade and/or similar related field

Skills: