Merchandise Product Manager

Associate Product Manager

Location: Nashville, TN

Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Product Manager to support product development and sourcing for a growing consumer brand. This role is highly hands-on and partners closely with brand, sales, design, and operations teams to support products from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Support product development initiatives, including maintaining timelines, tracking milestones, and ensuring key calendar dates are met
• Communicate directly with domestic and international suppliers regarding product specifications, costs, and production details
• Prepare and maintain accurate product specifications, development notes, and changes throughout the lifecycle
• Collect raw material and finished goods quotes and assist with pricing and margin analysis
• Coordinate product sampling, including prototypes, pre-production, and production samples
• Review samples against specifications and provide detailed feedback
• Assist with item setup, BOMs, costing, and purchase order accuracy within ERP systems
• Partner with design teams to finalize packaging, labeling, and compliance artwork
• Maintain organized sample libraries and development documentation
• Update development tracking tools, reports, and model lines to ensure data accuracy
• Support additional projects as needed within product and operations teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or related field preferred
• 1–3+ years of experience in product development, product coordination, sourcing, or related roles
• Experience working with vendors or manufacturers, preferably within consumer goods
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management and ERP systems (NetSuite or similar a plus)

Why This Role

• Hands-on exposure to the full product lifecycle
• Cross-functional collaboration with brand, sales, design, and operations teams
• Opportunity to grow within a well-established consumer brand
• Fast-paced, collaborative team environment