India PD Manager Home Accessories

Anthropologie is looking for a PD Manager who will serve as the functional head of the India office for Home Accessories with direct ownership of Tabletop and Candles. The manager is responsible for executing seasonal strategies developed by the U.S. team, managing sample development, cost tracking, and vendor communication. This individual will also oversee the India-based PD team supporting Furniture and Textiles, ensuring operational alignment, cross-functional communication, and on-time execution. Strong technical knowledge in home categories, especially Tabletop and Candles, is essential, along with the ability to manage timelines and vendor relationships across multiple programs.

SOURCING STRATEGY

• Partner with U.S.-based category leads to execute seasonal sourcing strategies for Tabletop and Candles
• Support vendor negotiations and capacity planning
• Provide executional feedback on vendor performance, production risks, and lead times
• Track cost changes due to material shifts and construction updates
• Ensure all developments are progressing to meet brand cost and margin expectations

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT BLUEPRINT

• Own T&A for Tabletop and Candles categories from proto to production
• Review samples for material quality, construction, and vendor execution
• Ensure all comments from U.S. teams are actioned promptly and accurately
• Coordinate with Compliance and QA to meet testing requirements
• Manage vendor sample submissions, revisions, and approvals

PRODUCTION WORK IN PROCESS

• Monitor PO placement, development tracking, and pre-production readiness
• Escalate potential delays or risks in T&A, quality, or costing
• Lead day-to-day communication with factories to keep production timelines on track
• Coordinate production documentation and compliance submissions

TEAM DEVELOPMENT / MANAGEMENT

• Supervise and guide India-based PD team members across Furniture and Textiles
• Provide coaching, process training, and daily oversight
• Act as the escalation point for operational blockers in India
• Collaborate with U.S. teams to align expectations and keep execution consistent
• Lead weekly check-ins and status reporting for the India PD team

• Deep knowledge of product development processes in Tabletop, Candles, or similar home categories
• Strong ability to manage vendors, drive execution, and follow through on timelines
• Skilled in sample review and troubleshooting technical issues
• Effective communicator with cross-functional and global teams
• Organized, solutions-oriented, and able to lead team operations
• 7–10 years of experience in product development or sourcing, including direct ownership of home categories such as Tabletop and Candles
• Travel as required by vendor meetings and cross-functional reviews

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