Product Manager

Nautica

Product Manager at Nautica responsible for production strategy and managing supplier relationships. Overseeing timelines and ensuring quality and cost metrics for apparel production.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,900 - $138,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Management of production timelines, reviewing reports and recommending solutions to exceptions
Develop time and action calendars for all programs managed
Work with Design and Technical Services teams to develop production ready samples for quarterly design presentations
Work closely with all vendors and agent offices to ensure that monthly production capacity is utilized and recommend appropriate action when issues arise
Manage placement strategy and follow-up by recommending product placement and action plan for chase
Oversee, maintain and report cost, delivery and quality metrics and KPIs for finished goods
Ability to use cost data to develop tactical responses and strategies
Manage any required fabric reservation; Confirm fabric and trim with factories
Coordinate and lead weekly production meetings with factories and agents
Monitor production status of all programs by season
Track shipments from vendor to distribution center
Support costing process by creating and distributing packages, issuing spreadsheets for tracking and conducting cost negotiation
Analyze test, quality, delivery and cost reports, making recommendations and communicate exceptions to management and vendors
Manage product integrity and order specifications compliance. Approve lab dips, dye lots, washing effect, hand feel and shade bands and general flow of process
Elevate and communicate high risk potential order problems and issues as appropriate
Develop relationships with mentors, peers, and all Productions channels

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-6 years of experience in apparel production management
Experience managing “Speed to market”/fast track orders from inception is a plus
Knowledge/understanding of fabrics and different garment wash processes that help problem solve production issues.
Strong costing and negotiation skills a plus
Proficient: Microsoft Office, Full circle, PLM a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrates proactive problem solving skills
Use basic retail math needed to determine costs, margins and turn
Detail oriented with strong follow through - able to organize and prioritize multiple projects
Has a sense of urgency in managing time and while accomplishing tasks
Create and maintain a cooperative team environment that promotes high performance standards and attainment of goals
Good people management/delegation skills and able to influence others
Travel may be required, based on business needs.
Adhere to regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration. Job duties may be performed effectively using the hybrid work program designated by the company.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor as the company retains the right to change duties to this position.
Must have authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

Cost AnalysisRetail MathProduction MetricsQuality ControlProject Management

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunication SkillsDetail OrientedTeam LeadershipOrganizational Skills