Manager, PD - Bath (Turkey)
Core
Hands-on factory-based execution role ensuring products are launched timely with highest quality standards by coordinating development, samples, and vendor handoffs.
Role type
Manager, Product Development (Physical/clinical work)
Builds
Apparel, accessories, and home goods products
Domain
Retail / Manufacturing / Textiles
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Product development, factory coordination, sample management, vendor relationship management, timeline ownership, cross-functional orchestration, build sheet creation, production readiness coordination, data hygiene
Preferred skills
Category expertise, independent on-site operation, cultural adaptability
Technologies
Product Catalog, tracking tools
Responsibilities
Own and actively manage the day-to-day product development timeline across new products, color and size extensions, vendor transitions, and refreshes; Serve as the central point of coordination across Merchandising, Sourcing, Fit, Technical Development, Materials, QA, Creative, and Vendors; Ensure all required product documentation is accurate, complete, and ready prior to vendor handoff; Coordinate and track all sample requests, shipments, inbound reviews, fit requests, and revisions; Facilitate timely product reviews and approvals by Merchandising, Fit, and Technical teams; Run in-person country development trips with Global Merchants and Global Fit teams; Support timely staging of materials and finished-goods production in partnership with Sourcing; Maintain clean, accurate, real-time data across all product development systems
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC