Product Development Manager - India based - Telescope Consulting Company

Telespcope Consulting Limited is the affiliated company and also the representative of Matching Human Resource Management Consulating (Dongguan) Co. Ltd.  (www.matchingexec.com)We are a young but fast growing search firm located in Southern China. Our major customers are European, American and multinational companies operating in Greater China Region.We aspire to be the most preferred and entrusted business partner of our clients by providing efficient, professional and satisfying talents search serviceOur client, a reputable US company in leather goods industry with 70 years of history and network of stores over the globe, is now looking for candidates of required calibre to support its rapid expansion and growth in Asian region.

Primary Purpose
Work closely with the designated US Product development team, service providers & other in-house departments to develop and commercialize products on time.
PrimeResponsibilities

Ensure team products are developed and commercialized in accordance with design approval or provided detail from the designated development & engineering team.
Manage team timeline for all types of sample: prototype, line presentation samples, engineering samples, confirmation samples…
Coordinate with costing team and service providers/vendors to ensure cost efficiencies on product, seek for cost saving opportunities on product without effecting aesthetic or functional quality of the product.
Lead a handover meeting to Quality Management and Country Manager to provide technical information, critical quality areas, special executions, long material lead time… right after completion of the product development.
Update any necessary reports according to the specified frequency and prepare all Product Development reports. This will require effective verbal and written communication with service providers/vendors and all related departments.
Able to use Key System of Development (PLM system)
Frequent domestic and overseas travel is required
Personnel Requirements

Diploma or above degree and with at least 5 years of relevant experience in product development field preferable from handbags, leather goods, apparel, or footwear industries.
Branded experience preferred.
Pattern making, Product Development, Manufacturing experience in leather goods highly recommended.
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment with multi- cultural team members.
Good computer skills
Exellent negotiation, communications and co-ordination skills
Strong communication skills in written and spoken English
Self-motivated and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Attachment to Southern China for a certain period will be required