Product Management Manager, Tabletop & Gift

Ref #:

W162836

Department:

Manufacturing & Sourcing

City:

New York

State/Province:

New York

Location:

United States

Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $62500 - $100000 annually; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location.

Benefits: Base pay is only one part of our employee value proposition, which includes a robust benefits package, above-market time off, flexible working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities.

Pay Range Max

100000

Pay Range Min

62500

Company Description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Position Overview

The Product Management Manager directly owns and drives the complete product lifecycle, from development through production for TT&G. They partner with Design, Merchandising, Technical Design, R&D, and Sourcing offices to execute the Performance product strategy. This role is responsible for optimizing product innovation, pricing, lead time, and quality to deliver the best overall value for the brand.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Lead project management across cross-functional teams ensuring alignment on quality, packaging, and testing requirements

· Drive RL Sustainability goals implementation

· Execute vendor allocation strategies aligned with sourcing objectives

· Own price negotiations for launch and replenishment orders

Product Development & Execution: Partner with Design on approvals and product standards compliance

· Manage development WIP and material approvals

· Create and maintain PLM material setups

· Drive optimized lead-times from development to store delivery

· Order and track development/showroom samples

Cross-Functional Partnership:

Align execution strategies with Brand, Sourcing offices and Product Integrity

· Partner with Merchandising and sourcing teams on platforming

· Creates DC Kitting guides in Collaborate with Production operations

· Facilitate resolution of development roadblocks

Timeline & Process Management:

· Develop and own vendor timelines sample approvals (this is split between graphic design and packaging operations)

· Monitor/maintain weekly T&A and WIP tracking

· Proactively manage vendor communications for development and production issues

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

Experience in Hard goods & Tabletop product development and production

· Strong communication and cross-functional team collaboration skills; ability to work closely with Design, Technical Design,

R&D, and Merchandising Teams, as well as Sourcing Offices (not happening in Packaging)

· Strong organizational skills with detailed attention to product information

· Strong computer skills; excel, outlook, PLM

Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws.

Ralph Lauren

Career Opportunity

Product Management Manager, Tabletop & Gift

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