Job description
*Remote - but may occasionally go into SF office*
We are looking for an Assistant Product Developer who will bring support, clarity, organization & above all else, personality to our team of Product Developers. It is important to us this person has the energy & desire to aid in the execution of all activities that are deemed necessary to produce manufacture ready products.
Notable responsibilities:
• Data Tracking & Management
• Complete ownership of all fabric & product attributes.
• Detail oriented to ensure accuracy of data at all times
• Retrieving data from Cross-Functional teams & field/vendors to update multiple tracking files & systems.
• Highly proficient in Excel (large data tracking, pivots, data transfer, v-lookup
• Extremely organized & responsive to high email volume & maintaining clear & effective communication with field & vendors. Managing PLM & Systems
• Product placement in PLM
• All fabric information & color/pattern record keeping, including sustainability data
• Maintain BOM data in PLM & track the finalization & release to vendors
• Work with Product Integrity team to review & approve testing concessions & waivers Product Development (to support Product Developer)
• Initiate & track fabric testing & test results to report to Product Developer
• Coordination, release & receipt of Color & Lab Dips, CAD, Artwork, & H/Ls as it relates to Commercial Sample Yardage
• Participate in Proto Fittings by assisting the Garment Developer
• Assist in Full Package development
• Coordination & execution of Product Engineering Review & sealing of the product line for bulk approval to include product risk, testing & resolutions.
• Manage Commercial Samples; PO issuance & receipt, review & finalize for bulk release
• Assist in the substantiation of all product claims (tracking & ensuring receipt of certifications)
• Assist with costing data & maintaining accuracy of data Team Player
• Ability to self-manage & work independently while continuously communicating their work & progress
• Ability to problem solve
• Collaborate with our teams cross-functionally to improve alignment in better supporting our brands GTM deadlines.
• Collaborate with Financial Team with timelines in regard to Debit Notes issuance for Proto & Commercial Sample yardage liability
What the Ass’t Product Developer already has:
• Bachelor’s degree, however, a combination of college education & related work experience may be used as a substitute
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a position that required the manipulation of large amounts of data using various spreadsheet applications
• Dynamic analytical, problem solving & project management abilities with proven systems knowledge & expertise
• Garment production &/or product development experience preferred
• Flexibility with regards to job responsibilities
• Expert knowledge & proficiency with MS Office applications including Outlook, Excel, & Teams
• Extremely strong communication skills & the ability to multi-task; with the desire to work in a very fast paced environment & an ability to not become frustrated with last minute changes
• Impeccable communication skills across all channels with an ability to get the message across over Teams Chat, email, phone, or via face-to-face meetings when necessary.
• Excellent discretion, judgment, tact & diplomacy
• Demonstrated ability to learn new computer programs quickly
• Must demonstrate an energetic, positive, helpful demeanor & a passion & interest in the client
