Job Description

Product Manager

We are seeking a Product Manager to lead specific customer projects through our product development process, taking initial ideas all the way through manufacturing. This organized and tactically thinking individual will be focused primarily on; sourcing, factory management, production timelines, pricing/ terms negotiation, material selection, item specifications, and (some) Q A. While a natural curiosity and entrepreneurial spirit will drive this person to tackle projects independently, they must also value relationships and enthusiastically and effectively work together with the team . 

The Team

June Co. is a multifaceted product development and design studio located in the heart of Minneapolis. Armed with strategy and fueled by passion, we ideate, design and manufacture beautiful products for retail buyers and consumers. From exclusive + private label to our owned brands, we apply our experience and marketplace intelligence to create collections that speak to our customers.

Cultural fit

• Positive, upbeat, can-do attitude
• Organized, detail oriented, focused
• Engaging and fun-loving
• A passion for winning
• Goal-oriented with a desire to improve both personally and professionally
• Accountable and transparent
• Grateful for the team, our opportunities and experiences

Responsibilities

• Capture, publish and track all relevant item information from discovery through quoting and production/finalization for all assigned programs
• Populate and analyze internal costing sheets to maximize margin and meet certain goals and objectives
• Select factories for each project based on capabilities, timing, costing, payment terms and other defined criteria
• Publish and track timing and action plans for each project
• Deepen our vendor matrix and manufacturing capabilities by seeking out and identifying qualified new sources of production
• Effectively communicate with all suppliers/factories to ensure our process is being followed and the manufacturing schedule is on track
• Work cross-functionally with the Design and Account teams to create timing and action plans, track process flow, review samples, and deliver finished goods at the quality level desired, within budget, and on time
• Negotiate all item production costs and dating/terms with our manufacturing partners
• Work alongside our Director of Product Development to manage our overseas team in relation to our priorities, including but not limited to; factory qualification, factory audits, production management, price/terms negotiations, and sample approval. Direct and approve their travel.
• Participate in creating best practices and process improvement in product management capacity
• Educate internal teams on material selection and manufacturing processes in relation to cost
• Review and approve of item specifications/production files before sending to the factory
• Work with our QA partners accordingly on testing and inspection requirements and related timing (shared responsibility with account management/QA)
• Write new purchase orders to our manufacturing partners
• Travel periodically and as necessary to overseas factories to review production and/or negotiate pricing
• Stay abreast of trends in the marketplace specifically related to the products and categories of focus 

Requirements

• Self-starter that thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Organized, process oriented thinker  
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Effective negotiator and relationship builder
• Strong project management and creative problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• 3 + years of experience in one or a combination of the following: product development, sourcing/buying or project management in the consumer packaged goods industry
• Familiarity with international sourcing across product categories (home décor, games, toys, home office, gift) and materials (cut and sew, paper, glass, metal, wood, etc.)

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