Product Manager
Current- Strategizing the Product Range through collaboration with shapers, team riders, and Brand Manager to ensure alignment with brand vision.- Leading Product Development Projects of Surf, SUP, Foil and Accessories, from conceptualization, overviewing material tests for product innovation, sampling, evaluation of the production process to ensure efficiency and overseeing the entire lifecycle.- Executing seamless product implementation and setup in both existing and new production facilities throughout Asia- Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the Brands' Quality Control/Quality Assurance procedures, establishing QA standards in accordance with brand specifications.- Conducting vendor sourcing initiatives across Asia, maintaining partnerships to enhance product quality and diversity, overviewing costing, budgeting and carry out price, warranty and shipping terms negotiations.- Engaging in continuous Research and Market monitoring to stay up to date of industry trends and opportunities.- Facilitating cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Social Media Marketing and Graphic Department to align product strategies with overall brand objectives.- Actively participating in the design process of Boards and Accessories, ensuring innovation and customer appeal.- Conducting thorough cost analysis of the Brands products to optimize efficiency and profitability.