Career Opportunity
Sr. Product Management Associate, Girls PRO Knits and Wovens
Ref #:
W164600
Department:
Manufacturing & Sourcing
City:
New York
State/Province:
New York
Location:
United States
Workspace Description
Ralph Lauren maintains a balanced approach to work arrangements, emphasizing both flexibility through hybrid options and the importance of in-person collaboration. North America corporate employees (excluding remote and regional roles) work from the office 2-3 days weekly. Some roles require a more frequent office presence. This policy aims to foster learning, strengthen company culture, and promote effective collaboration through face-to-face interactions.
Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $63500 - $114105 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, hybrid working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities.
Pay Range Max
114105
Pay Range Min
63500
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.
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
| Support the product development team in creating and executing product strategies, ensuring optimal value in terms of product quality, pricing, and timelines. |
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
| Technical Documentation & Systems |
| • Create and maintain BOMs and PLM tech packs for Mainline and PFS collections |
| • Support Lead/Sr.Manager/Manager on development costing for board review, dev stock options, and research of historical body/fabric comps. |
| • Update and track development information in PLM "Proto Tracker" and Airtable |
| • Maintain specific trim charts and documentation ie submits, approvals |
| • Support SRS updates in partnership with Production team. Includes sample check in and tracking. |
| • Data Entry - support team with all develoipment record keeping |
| • BOM Complete management |
| • Sustainability Ensurance - coordinate with RM team to ensure sustainabiity process is met ie hangtags, documentation, etc. |
| Cross-Functional Support |
| • Assist with daily communication between Design, Production, and Merchandising teams |
| • Support sample tracking and distribution with Merchandising team |
| • Coordinate between Technical Design, Design, RM, and Wash teams for line changes ie BOM updates, fitting follow ups to ensure on time approvals to adhere deadlines for on time SRS del/OTB |
| • Attend and document fittings as needed |
| • Support showroom sample management |
| Development & Production Support |
| • Track development fit protos and maintain records till SRS complete |
| • Track & monitor to ensure submits are sent and received as planned for on time approvals to adhere deadlines for on time SRS del/OTB - ie wash, emb, pp, embelishments, artwork, prints, lab dips, etc |
| • Raise challenges and escalate delays & concerns to manager that will impact approvals for on time SRS del/OTB |
| • Ensure accurate technical package distribution to vendors. Adhere to Line Sheet playbook process and monitor manage the date stamp in PLM -> PD complete, Design Handoff |
| • Support factory communications alongside manager |
| • Assist in trim development tracking with sourcing offices |
| • Attend trim meetings to ensure BOM accuracy |
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
| Required Qualifications: |
| • Bachelor's degree preferred |
| • Relevant experience preferred |
| • Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities |
| • Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills |
| • Proficiency in Microsoft Office |
| • Knowledge of PLM and Airtable (preferred) |
| • Passion for fashion and brand affinity |
| Skills & Competencies: |
| • Strong attention to detail |
| • Excellent time management |
| • Team-oriented mindset |
| • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment |
| • Strong written and verbal communication |
| • Basic understanding of garment construction #LI-CE1 |
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.
