Job Description

WHAT YOU’LL DO  

We are looking for a Product Manager for H&M China team. This new initiative is aimed to add fashion drops and winning articles to drive brand awareness and boost selling in the Chinese market.

As a Product Manager, you will work in a team that focusing on delivering local relevant products focusing on shortening the product development lifecycle. The team develops new ways of working regarding customer trend detection, supplier collaboration, content creation and merchandising.

Product development & Buying

You contribute to added customer value, a strong brand, and increased sales by being responsible for product development and merchandising for identified product basket. You have a proven track record of delivering results in real-time fashion strategies and fast product development lifecycles. 

You love working with products and are passionate about design. You will work closely with a team, from AI trend detection to Sales Follow-up, setting new ways of working internally and with our supply chain partners. 

You contribute and work closely with the team that perform trend prediction and virtual prototyping, leveraging new technology such as AI to inform trend forecasting and product development decisions.

You translate identified trends into sellable products by using design briefs, selecting materials, and overseeing the product development from concept to production. You source trend-driven products that align with the brand's aesthetic, target market, and business goals. This involves carefully considering supplier capabilities, fabric availability, color, silhouette, fabric, price point, and customer preferences.Share feedback & insights with suppliers.You work closely with suppliers, sourcing products through Pick&Buy at the supplier's showroom, and based on design pitches aligned with trend briefs. You secure product development lifecycle to achieve the best product and quality at the best price in the most sustainable way.You assess customer feedback and collaborate with suppliers and marketplaces to reach our sale goals and achieve product enhancement.Analyze costs associated with garment production and negotiate favorable pricing with suppliers to achieve profitability goals.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

What is Production? It's the place where design ideas are transformed into actual products. We are in over 20 sourcing markets and are the direct point of contact for local suppliers. We work to ensure our products are of good quality and produced at the best price and in a sustainable way.  

WHO YOU ARE

We are looking for people with…  

In depth knowledge of the fashion and/or retail industry and a sense of style and trends relevant to the target customer (s)Customer centric mindset with clear understanding of the target customer (s)Proven track record in creating current, commercial, and profitable products,Strong commercial sense and salesmanship to take quick and right product decisionHighly adaptable and entrepreneurial spirit. Strong collaboration and communication skillsGood understanding of the creative process, full product flow, suppliers and way of workingDegree in business, fashion or equivalent and at least 5 years relevant working experienceEnglish fluency

WHO WE ARE

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE 
At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.  

Enjoy perks like staff discount cards, flexible work arrangements, wellness benefits, parental support, and more. Here, you are encouraged to be yourself, experiment, and chart your own growth path. As you flourish, so do we, with opportunities to create tangible impacts and shape the future.   

JOIN US

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.

This is a full-time position, starting as soon as possible according to the agreement. The role is an on-site position, based in our office in Shanghai, China. Apply by sending in your CV in English as soon as possible, the cover letter is not needed.

Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.