Fila is a leading manufacturer of footwear and apparel for sport and leisure that has developed excellent brand recognition by marketing products with a high design and style content that are endorsed by professional athletes from around the world. 

Fila currently has an opportunity for a Apparel Product Manager in our New York location.  The Manager will be responsible for a category or categories of apparel product.

The position responsibilities include but are not limited to:
*  Prepare SKU plan for a given season or project by doing market research which contains direction for design regarding silhouettes, fabric, detailing, color, target pricing, etc.
* Participate in design reviews to help merchandise the product line.
* Create tech packs with details, colorways, fabric and trim information; work with technical designer and apparel designers to complete.
* Keep in constant contact with foreign and domestic manufacturers to follow up with all aspect of product via email, phone and fax. Initiate and follow up on all details related to products and special projects.
* Approve fabrics and trims and organize all by season or project.
* Approve lab dips and organize lab dip library for all categories handled.
* Track all proto, revised, salesman and other samples according to the timeline needed. Organize and keep track of seasonal product sample lines.
* Participate in fittings to review garment’s fit, details, fabrics, etc. in conjunction with the technical and apparel designers.
* Implement changes and revisions to tech packs.
* Create spreadsheets to order salesman samples and follow up with vendors.
* Updates sales force, customer service, and purchasing departments on any sample or catalog changes.
* Monitor inventory levels/buys/sales by style.
* Attend and assist with sales meetings
* Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Entourage, Excel and Power Point.   
* Experience with AS400 and/or Illustrator is a plus.
* Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from a four year college or university
*  5+ years industry related experience and/or training preferred
Fila USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer.  Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be contacted during this search.  Must be authorized to work in the United States.  Job title must be specified in the subject line of email (hrjobs@fila.com).