Manager, Product Development - Denim

Department: Corp HO Location: 63001 - Denim Production

DescriptionTHE PURPOSE: The Product Development Manager, Denim is responsible for leading the development and production strategy for our denim categories while managing key relationships with finished product suppliers and agents.

This role ensures product is delivered at the highest quality, on time, and at target cost while aligning with True Religion’s sourcing strategy and brand standards. The Product Development Manager, Denim partners cross-functionally with Design, Merchandising, Materials, and R&D to drive product execution, improve margins, and deliver on seasonal business objectives.

This role also leads and develops a team focused on operational excellence, product quality, and speed to market. THE ROLE (what You Are Accountable For)Drive the product development and production process from concept through delivery, ensuring alignment with the product pipeline calendar and key milestones.

Partner cross-functionally with Design, Merchandising, Materials, and R&D to ensure product meets aesthetic, quality, cost, and delivery expectations. Manage vendor relationships and oversee external manufacturing partners to maintain quality standards, cost targets, and on-time delivery.

Monitor purchase orders, production timelines, and development milestones to proactively identify and resolve issues that may impact delivery or margin. Develop and manage time and action calendars to ensure adherence to development and production timelines.

Maintain key reporting including IMU tracking, style adoption, fabric projections, and fabric liability reporting. Partner with Merchandising to support reorder opportunities and manage delivery flow adjustments as needed.

Communicate production updates, risks, and changes to cross-functional partners to ensure alignment across the business. Continuously identify opportunities to improve operational processes, speed to market, and product execution.

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