Apparel Product Developer/Sourcing

POSITION SUMMARY: The Product Developer for Apparel is a member of the product development team responsible for the development process and execution of a products development in the specified product category. The product developer will coordinate the development process working with designers, fit team, merchants, and vendors in taking product from the concept stage to production for the assigned product category.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Leads the development team in the product development timeline from seasonal strategy, concept reviews, planning, sample reviews, approvals, production release, product launch planning, and up to 1st PO receipts (as deemed necessary).

• Develops understanding of vendor/factory capabilities to provide product/program sourcing and placement proposals to manager.
• Develops and documents project scope and product specifications with product development team.
• Creates cost analysis and prepares negotiation strategy to achieve margin

requirements:

and cost savings goals Works with designers to fully understand the product category, brands, product positioning, feature sets, and required functional performance for assigned product/project development. Works with designers on complete technical packages for factories to develop samples and quotations.

• Reviews detail of Bill of Materials to ensure appropriate costing.

Address potential roadblocks (costs –tooling -materials- technology) in pursuing project and find solutions or seek resources to solve problems.

• Performs product review of samples, addresses challenges regarding specifications, materials, or pricing.
• Present samples to development team for feedback – communicate any revisions to factory, and develop solutions to address gaps in expectations Proactively identifies and addresses product and process improvement projects in advance of seasonal calendar start dates to be prepared for upcoming seasonal development.

Works with product development team identify/validate potential new product opportunities.

• Ensures product data management in PLM system or other tracking software to include information such as final specifications, spec sheet, costing, factory assignment, and development reviews.
• Provides field testers with final samples for testing (if needed); develop field testing

requirements:

and conduct follow-up reviews with testers. Works with designers to develop packaging that is appropriate for the product and ensure it meets brand standards. Submit and review all product content for collateral materials to support product in packaging, infographics, and digital media platforms.

• Coordinates with quality and vendors to ensure that all product testing procedures have been executed and advise on scheduling of new product factory PO audits.
• Ensure accuracy and submission of new item forms.

ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:

EXPERIENCE:

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Product Development, Design, or Business Years of

experience:

7-10 years work

experience:

with at least 5 years in a product development role. Industry knowledge in the specified category of apparel.

Experience:

working with international supply base and garment production processes.

KNOWLEDGE,:

SKILLS:

, AND ABILITY: Ability to use MS Office suite; Proficient in use of MS Excel Strong analytical and trouble shooting

skills:

Cost negotiations Attention to detail: visually and functionally Well organized Ability to multi-task, excellent time management Team player with ability to be flexible to changing business situations Can work-around roadblocks using existing knowledge Sees the strategic goals of the company and can translate this to some aspects of their AOR Takes responsibility for the outcome of projects Strong verbal and written communication

skills:

; confident to present projects in group settings TRAVEL

REQUIREMENTS:

Domestic and International. Estimated travel less than 30 days per year.

PHYSICAL:

REQUIREMENTS:

Regular computer work, and sitting Ability to use hand tools to di-sect samples and use measuring gauges Occasional walking, standing, and lifting up to 50lbs Full Time

Benefits:

Summary: Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions! Medical Dental Vision Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Voluntary

benefits:

401k Retirement Savings Paid holidays Paid vacation Paid sick time Bass Pro Cares Fund And more! Bass Pro Shops is an equal

opportunity:

employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com.

Bass Pro Shops

About:

Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops is North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company. Founded in 1972 when avid young angler Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today the company provides customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more.

In 2017 Bass Pro Shops joined forces with Cabela’s to create a “best-of-the-best”

experience:

with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service. Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group, offering an unsurpassed collection of industry-leading boat brands, and Big Cedar Lodge, America’s Premier Wilderness Resort. Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the outdoors and has been named by Forbes as “one of America’s Best Employers.”