Bass Pro Shops · 1 day ago
Apparel Product Developer/Sourcing
Springfield, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expBass Pro Shops is seeking an Apparel Product Developer/Sourcing to join their product development team. The role involves leading the product development process from concept to production, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring product specifications and quality standards are met.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Product Development, Design, or Business
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
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
Domestic and International travel requirements: Estimated travel less than 30 days per year
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
Benefits
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!
Company
Bass Pro Shops
Your Adventure Starts Here! Find gear for Fishing, Boating, Hunting, Camping, and much more at Bass Pro Shops. It is a sub-organization of Great American Outdoors Group.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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