Product Management Manager, Tabletop & Gift

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project management across cross-functional teams ensuring alignment on quality, packaging, and testing requirements
• Drive RL Sustainability goals implementation
• Execute vendor allocation strategies aligned with sourcing objectives
• Own price negotiations for launch and replenishment orders
• Partner with Design on approvals and product standards compliance
• Manage development WIP and material approvals
• Create and maintain PLM material setups
• Drive optimized lead-times from development to store delivery
• Order and track development/showroom samples
• Align execution strategies with Brand, Sourcing offices, and Product Integrity
• Partner with Merchandising and sourcing teams on platforming
• Create DC Kitting guides in collaboration with Production operations
• Facilitate resolution of development roadblocks
• Develop and own vendor timelines for sample approvals
• Monitor and maintain weekly T&A and WIP tracking
• Proactively manage vendor communications for development and production issues

Requirements

• Experience in Hard goods & Tabletop product development and production
• Strong communication and cross-functional team collaboration skills
• Ability to work closely with Design, Technical Design, R&D, Merchandising, and Sourcing teams
• Strong organizational skills with detailed attention to product information
• Strong computer skills including Excel, Outlook, and PLM

Benefits & Perks

• A robust benefits package
• Above-market time off
• Flexible working arrangements
• Incentive compensation, where applicable
• Varied learning opportunities