Product Specialist - Apparel

POSITION SUMMARY: This is an onsite position in Springfield Missouri at our corporate office. It is not open to remote or hybrid work. The Product Specialist 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 Specialist will learn to coordinate the development process working with their manager, designers, merchants, and vendors in taking product from the concept stage to production for the assigned product category. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Work with product development team identify/validate potential new product opportunities; Coordinate with the development team in the product development timeline from seasonal strategy, concept reviews, planning, sample reviews, approvals, production release, product launch planning, to 1st PO receipts; Develop and document project scope and product specifications with product development team; Work with designers on complete technical packages for factories to develop samples and quotations.

• Create cost analysis to understand baseline target cost relative to margin

requirements:

at targeted retail price; Review 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; Perform product review of samples, address challenges regarding specifications, materials, or pricing.

• Present sample to development team for feedback – communicate any revisions to factory; Update and confirm final specifications, upload spec sheet, costing, factory assignment, and development reviews into PLM system Provide field testers with final samples for testing (if needed); develop field testing

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and conduct follow-up reviews with testers; Work 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.

• Coordinate 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:

Entry level product development position; Less than 3 years in professional work

experience:

in related field KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS:

AND ABILITY: Ability to use MS Office suite; prior use of MS Excel Academic basis for analytical and trouble shooting

skills:

Attention to detail: visually and functionally Well organized Ability to multi-task, excellent time management Ability to collaborate in a cross functional team environment Accountable to follow through on a task from beginning to end Capability to develop teamwork

skills:

and learn to be flexible to changing business situations Learns positions responsibility for the outcome of projects Good verbal and written communication

skills:

; with potential to develop presentation

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TRAVEL:

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimal. Domestic, possibly International as business dictates. Estimated travel less than 15 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 INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT: Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives.

• Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments.

Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices. 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.”