Assistant Manager - Product Development

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Key Objectives:

• Conceptualize and develop new Apparel products that are required based on the customer needs. Define product specifications, create prototypes and oversee the product development process from ideation to closure of preproduction activities.
• Meet cost targets expectation of the customer.
• Timely development process closure with brand standards met.
• Interact with the vendors on a day to day basis
• Develop new Fabric qualities along with the fabric manager
• Develop new trims
• Maintain a record on the system for all the activities
• Work closely with both the RCC team & the BU team along with the production team
• Ensure that the PP samples are done on time
• Maintain timeline

Eligibility Criteria and Functional Competencies Required:

• Should have worked in a similar role in a brand
• Should have a minimum 6 years experience in a similar role
• Should be at least from NIFT/ or similar apparel institutes
• Should have extensive knowledge of fabrics
• Should be able to work under pressure

PUMA supports over 19,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and Stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany. PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all, is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.