Phillips Industries

Product Development Manager

Phillips Industries

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: FairfieldNew JerseyUnited States

Visit company website

Explore more

AI Apply
Apply

Salary

💰 $95,000 - $110,000 per year

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Act as the primary liaison for our esteemed domestic and international vendors, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.
  • Translate creative vision into actionable technical specifications, sampling requests, and production requirements.
  • Monitor progress and performance to uphold uncompromising standards of quality and timeliness.
  • Support vendor visits to foster innovation and excellence in product development.
  • Gather and organize vendor pricing insights to inform strategic decisions.
  • Partner with suppliers and designers to uncover cost-saving opportunities without sacrificing luxury or craftsmanship.
  • Summarize key cost trends and variances for leadership review, ensuring transparency and precision.
  • Collaborate with Finance and leadership to maintain accurate development budgets and documentation.
  • Drive diversification initiatives in partnership with Supply Chain, expanding our network of world-class vendors.
  • Coordinate meetings, track action items, and maintain visibility on progress and risks.
  • Oversee sample reviews, strike-off approvals, and pricing updates to ensure flawless execution.
  • Own the seasonal product development calendar, driving milestones and key deliverables with precision.
  • Create and maintain detailed Time & Action calendars for each collection to ensure flawless execution.
  • Track progress across multiple projects, proactively identifying risks and resolving delays before they impact timelines.
  • Lead weekly cross-functional meetings to foster alignment and momentum across teams.
  • Champion accountability to keep deliverables on schedule and escalate risks with clear, solution-oriented recommendations.
  • Maintain impeccable product records within the PLM system, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Archive specifications, testing results, and documentation to uphold industry standards.
  • Support RFP submissions with timely, polished data and compelling product language.
  • Coordinate samples, strike-offs, and production approvals to guarantee excellence at every stage.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Project Management, Textiles, Manufacturing, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in product development or production management—ideally within textiles, wallcoverings, or luxury home décor.
  • Demonstrated expertise in vendor negotiation and cost engineering.
  • Hands-on experience with PLM platforms and RFP coordination.
  • Strong project management capabilities with a proven track record of managing complex timelines and cross-functional teams.
  • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build and maintain strong vendor relationships.
  • Proficiency in PLM software, Excel, project management tools, and ERP systems.
  • Ability to work onsite at least 3 days in office per week with the remainder from home.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary wage ranging from $95,000 to $110,000
  • Annual bonus opportunity to reward your performance
  • Cost of Living increases that honor your growth and commitment
  • Generous retirement plan with an automatic company contribution of approximately 10 percent with no employee match required
  • Comprehensive medical coverage with employee premiums as low as $40 per month
  • Coverage options for spouse, domestic partner, civil union partner, and family
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) to offset medical expenses
  • Prescription, dental, and vision coverage to support whole-person wellness
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
  • Employee Assistance Program that supports your mental, financial, and physical well-being
  • Pet insurance for your four-legged companions
  • 18 paid personal days each year to relax, recharge, or travel
  • Paid holidays including New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve
  • Additional paid time off during our annual company closure between Christmas and New Year’s
  • Earn extra paid time off by completing your annual wellness physical
  • Up to three paid days each year to give back through volunteer work
  • Structured onboarding with clear 30, 60, and 90-day milestones and continued training for long-term success
  • Exclusive employee discount on Phillip Jeffries wallcoverings to elevate your home
  • Access to Working Advantage with discounts on travel, entertainment, and everyday purchases

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
vendor negotiationcost engineeringproject managementproduct developmentproduction managementtimelines managementcross-functional team managementdata analysisbudget managementdocumentation
Soft skills
communicationrelationship buildingaccountabilityproblem-solvingcollaborationleadershipinnovationorganizationattention to detailstrategic thinking