SENIOR MANAGER, PRE-PRODUCTION, FOOTWEAR - Ralph Lauren (New York, NY)

· Lead weekly WIP meetings and drive items toward timely approval. Manage and maintain confirmation sample portion of WIP tracking charts. Review and evaluate confirmation samples in a timely manner, follow through to insure execution of corrections by agents/factories Identify gaps that could lead to delays and involve manager and production operations counterparts as soon as possible to work toward solutions. · Manage customer confirmation sample review and pass off. Communicate comments to factories. · Provide required documentation to QA as foundation for audits in relation to confirmation samples. · Provide required documentation to QA as foundation for audits in relation to fitting. · Coordinate and dispatch any labeling material to suppliers (sketch/UPC)Job Requirements : College degree. 5+ years experience in Footwear in similar or preparatory role. Proficient in shoe construction and components. Knowledge of Footwear market and competition. Component development expertise. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent computer skills. Ralph Lauren is an equal opportunity employer. We offer dynamic career opportunities with growth potential and a generous company discount.

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