ASSOCIATE PRODUCT MANAGER

General Summary:

The Associate Product Manager, in partnership with the cross functional teams (Merchandising, Design, Technical Design, etc.) manage the product development and production process for a given product classification. The Associate Product Manager proactively seeks opportunities to elevate the product, achieve the financial goals of the category, and enhance operational efficiency.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop, source and place programs on a seasonal basis, emphasizing quality and maintaining mark-on plans.
• Actively facilitate communication between vendors and cross functional teams such as Merchandising, Design, and Technical Design.
• Build and support integral vendor and cross-functional relationships.
• Regularly meet with Merchants throughout the line building process – maintain awareness of overall assortment and key items.
• Closely monitor production schedules, purchase orders and delivery schedules.
• Attend and participate in fit sessions as needed.
• Evaluate vendor costing and maintain all costing references for best possible pricing.
• Partnering with internal business partners to ensure adherence to production's time and action calendar deadlines.
• Communicate and enforce Aeropostale’s production, quality, and delivery requirements with all suppliers.
• Partner with Product Operations team to track and ensure the timeliness of all deliveries.

Position Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience in Production/Product Development
• Clear and thorough understanding of the product development and approval process
• Past experience independently managing a category
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Retail math skills
• Cost negotiation skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, with a strong emphasis on Excel and Word
• Ability to multi-task and shift priorities
• Flexible, organized, team player

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package that includes outstanding bonus potential, a casual work environment, a generous merchandise discount and realistic growth potential. Aéropostale, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, M/F