Ralph Lauren

• Partner with the Design, Merchandising, Technical Design, as well as Sourcing Offices and Factories to ensure the integrity of product from salesman sample to bulk production.
• Drive the development and execution of the product strategy for the brand to create best overall value in terms of product, price, lead-time and quality

• Attend hand-off meetings with Designer, Technical & raw materials team.

• Ensure accurately and complete information is received from Design for each season hand off.

• Manage fabric and trim development on the sourcing and development timeline status of each product’s raw materials.

• Ensure clear and complete tech packages (Images, BOM’s, Product Note Pages) are generated in PLM and sent to vendors for development.

• Manage cross function team members (Design/Tech/Production) on priorities for development and initial requirements and direction.

• Work with overseas partners to deliver sales samples in a timely manner to adhere to line reviews walk through’s, sales meetings and market openings.

• Participate in weekly WIPS meetings with Cross Functional Team (CFT) on development and line status.

• Participate in bi-weekly fittings and ensure Tech Packs are updated with any relevant changes within a 24-48 hour period.

• Ensure PLM tech packages are updated with any relevant changes outlined in bi-weekly add/drop memos from merchandising.

• Oversee tracking charts for work flow execution and timely approvals.

• Secure all fabrics needed for first proto including: body fabric, secondary fabric, and rib.

• Generate all stock trim and wash approval charts to be sent immediately post RL walk-throughs.

• Oversee timelines with Design, Fabric and Trim Development to ensure timely approval of fabrics, trims, washes, mock-up’s, prototypes, etc. from development through to bulk approval.

• Extensive follow-up and communication with manufacturer base and offshore offices during development.

• Review line with Merchandising & Design to trouble shoot on challenging styles.

• Review fit comments to make sure costing and delivery are not affected by fit changes.

• Attend Line Review with Design & Merchandising to monitor changes that affect pricing and delivery.

• Coordinate any R&D related dying/washing for sales samples.

• Manage seasonal program books keeping them updated as submits are approved.

• Review final allocation analysis with Senior Director to determining best allocation balance with manufacturer base.

• Coordinate with Production team and testing to ensure the final product is handed off for production close out and testing.

• Assist with special projects as needed.