Product Manager

Company: FAM Brands
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Inventive Design. Mindful Manufacturing. Global Reach.
Founded in 2000, FAM Brands designs, manufactures, and sells men's and women's sportswear and active wear apparel to major retailers, big box stores, and specialty boutiques across the country and throughout the world. Our portfolio of proprietary brands features Marika, Wildfox, Three Dots, and Balance Collection, while a partial list of licensing partners includes Orvis, Jessica Simpson, Eddie Bauer, and Woolrich.
With the capacity to produce over 75 million units per year, our mission continues to be making top-quality apparel accessible to everyone at an impressive value and an irresistible price.
That's the FAM Brands difference.
Title: Product Manager (Apparel)
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Position Type: Full-time, Exempt (Onsite)
Compensation:
The compensation for this full-time position in the US is $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 + discretionary bonus. The range may vary based on factors such as location, job-related skills, experience, and education. Benefits are available to all full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week. Please note that the compensation information listed in job postings only includes the base salary, and does not include bonuses or benefits.
Benefits:
As a member of the FAMily, you'll be eligible to participate in our amazing benefits package.
First and foremost, we value work-life balance, so you'll receive vacation and sick time to use as needed. We also offer personal holidays, because everyone needs a break now and then. And in light of the current pandemic, we've added COVID time off to give you the opportunity to rest and recharge. Additionally, our office is closed on weekends and after 6:30 PM during the week, so you can have some quality time with friends and family.
But it's not all about time off. We also prioritize the health and well-being of our employees, which is why we offer comprehensive mental health services through Talkspace. And for physical health, we provide Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance coverage for medical (PPO and EPO), as well as UNUM dental and vision insurance. Plus, we've got you covered with company-paid life and short/long-term disability insurance. And if you're looking to save for the future, our 401k plan has matching and immediate vesting.
But wait, there's more! As a member of the FAMily, you'll also have access to Nationwide Pet Insurance and a variety of UNUM supplemental insurance policies, including life, critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage. And if you have medical or dependent expenses, you can use our flexible spending accounts to offset the cost.
But that's not all. We also offer an onsite gym with instructor-led workout classes, a stocked Everytable fridge, and of course, free Starbucks coffee to help fuel your workday.
Job Summary
The Product Manager is responsible for overseeing the product development, sourcing, and production functions for assigned categories. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a passion for product development and a deep understanding of the apparel industry.
Key Responsibilities:

• You should have an incredible eye. What do we mean? We mean that you should be able to look at a design or finished product, know exactly how to make it, where to make it, where to get the fabric from, and how to get it done at the best cost
• Be an internal SME for categories such as Knits and Wovens (Fabrics, Garments, Sourcing, and Product Knowledge)
• Familiar with both private label and licensed brands
• Strong contact list of factories and service providers
• Collaborate cross functionally with merchandising, planning, design, and technical design to achieve best product results from all angles of the business
• Recommend new ideas and methods for construction and execution
• Anticipate and proactively tackle potential raw material, margin, sourcing, and execution issues
• Supervise negotiations, product development, adoption, sourcing, vendor allocation and production processes across multiple market and product development vendors
• Manage team of up to 3-4 professionals. Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Business, or a related field.
  • Experience managing and developing a team of 3-4 people.
  • 8+ years of experience in product development and management in the apparel industry.
  • Strong project management skills and experience managing cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Knowledge of apparel manufacturing processes, textile sourcing, and product development.
  • Familiarity with product development software such as Adobe Illustrator and PLM systems.
    Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunities & Diversity
    FAM Brands is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
    This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. FAM Brands makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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