We are recruiting a Private Label Manager for our client in the wholesale gift industry. The Private Label Manager will be responsible for product development and sourcing for their Private Label brand in coordination with the sales team and the Brand Manager.
This role is hybrid and the individual must be in the Nashville, TN area.
Responsibilities Include:
- Work with factories to obtain product costs and negotiate pricing to achieve margin goals
- Maintain and update product specifications, sampling, artwork approvals, and CAS forms
- Communication of capacity planning/forecasting for each cycle
- Execute and deliver all key calendar dates, including development deadlines and shipment timelines
- Check specifications to ensure accuracy of prototype samples, sales samples, PP sample, and top of process samples providing comments to team
- Coordinate testing with QC lab
- Ensure accurate reporting and product set up
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3 years experience in product/hard goods development
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite
- Knowledge in purchasing principles and procedures for manufacturing organizations
- Knowledge in product lifecycle management
