Join this iconic fashion house, as they seek a dedicated and dynamic Leather Good Accessories Development Product Manager. Dive into a role where your expertise will influence the development of their leather accessories, fostering connections with teams across the board to ensure the seamless arrival of collections. Please note this is a CDD contract with the chance for it to evolve into a CDI.

Responsibilities:

Development Oversight: Spearhead the development of our accessory categories, with a special focus on leather goods across all collections.

Team Collaboration: Serve as the pivotal liaison among the raw materials team, accessory and finished product vendors, production, and merchandising departments.

Planning and Execution: Adhere to the planning and critical path to ensure collection deliveries are on schedule.

Budget Management: Take charge of the budget for the leather accessories category.

Sourcing and Briefing: Direct the sourcing of raw materials and provide comprehensive briefings to the raw materials team in line with the designer's vision and merchandising plans.

Process Monitoring: Oversee the development process, including the launch of styles, fitting sessions, and the monitoring of collections to ensure milestone achievements.

Sample Management: Handle the preparation and shipment of internal and external samples and prototypes, including transportation monitoring.

Product Resolution: Act proactively to resolve any product issues or potential halts in prototype development.

Supplier Coordination: Collaborate with the Accessories Director for supplier allocation and help negotiate costs while monitoring quality and pricing targets.

Technical Review and Feedback: Conduct technical reviews of samples for final definition and delivery, ensuring all product data is captured accurately for production.

Skills:

Proactive approach to problem-solving regarding products and deadlines.

Strong product and fashion industry awareness.

Technical know-how in accessories /bags, with leather knowledge being a significant plus.

Insight into studio context and dynamics.

Analytical & organizational prowesses coupled with excellent reporting skills.

Flexibility, autonomy and a high degree of empathy.

Proficient negotiation skills.

Education and Experience:

A degree in a relevant field such as business, product design, or engineering.

Fluency in French and English is a must.

Competent with IT skills, including Office pack and PLM.

A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.