TekWissen LLC
Overview
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is to one of Our clients who is the worlds largest intimates specialty retailer offering a wide assortment of modern fashion-inspired collections including signature bras panties lingerie casual sleepwear swim and athleisure as well as award-winning prestige fragrances and body care.
Job Title Product Development Coordinator
Location Manhattan NY 10038
Duration 3 Months
Job Type Temporary Assignment
Work Type Hybrid
Job Description
The Associate Product Developer Sampling is an individual contributor responsible for coordinating the end-to-end sampling process from prepositioning sample yardage to ordering and tracking garment samples.
This person plays a key role in the total product development process collaborating with Design PD and Merchant teams to ensure accurate and timely representation of the assortment to support business decision-making and creatives needs.
As the point person for all things sampling for their designated product categories this person will also be responsible for readiness reporting at a material- and style-level leading up to key milestones.
Responsibilities
Ordering sample yardage at a greige and color-level to support color samples within PLM system
Vendor / supplier invoice processing for all sample yardage and sample-making costs where applicable
Ownership of all sampling-related needs for designated product categories ensuring accurate and timely receipt of garment samples
Maintaining consistent communication with vendors and suppliers ensuring adherence to brand calendar
Liaising between cross-functional partners including Design Product Development Raw Materials Print and Color Marketing and Merchandising and external vendor and supplier partners as needed
Attending weekly cross-functional meetings to understand product assortment business priorities and represent for all sampling-related topics
Maintaining seasonal sample yardage cost and readiness reporting to be published to leaders and the business respectively
Keeping seasonal sample tracker updated providing readiness reporting to teams leading up to key milestone meetings
Support building leadership dashboards providing headlines and metrics ahead of milestone meetings
Observing business processes anticipating potential needs and uncovering areas for improvement
Prioritize workload based on business needs and requirements; manage competing deliverables and business priorities
Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in product development or related area or equivalent experience
1 3 years of related experience
Demonstrate strong consistent problem-solving abilities and result-driven communication with business partners
Experience with and / or basic fabric knowledge is plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills computer proficient with Microsoft Word Excel Outlook
Knowledge of the product lifecycle especially in a retail setting
Must be organized; Have strong collaboration communication and interpersonal skills
Basic knowledge of PLM (Centric is a plus!)
Self-motivated goal-oriented and able to work independently.
Ability to be a team player and foster a commitment to teamwork with other associates
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Basic knowledge of garment construction
Key Skills Microsoft Office,Organizational skills,Microsoft Outlook,SAP,Special Education,Microsoft Excel,Production Planning,cGMP,Confluence,JD Edwards,Product Development,E-Commerce
Employment Type Full Time
Experience years
Vacancy 1
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
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Job Title Product Development Coordinator
Location Manhattan NY 10038
Duration 3 Months
Job Type Temporary Assignment
Work Type Hybrid
Job Description
The Associate Product Developer Sampling is an individual contributor responsible for coordinating the end-to-end sampling process from prepositioning sample yardage to ordering and tracking garment samples.
This person plays a key role in the total product development process collaborating with Design PD and Merchant teams to ensure accurate and timely representation of the assortment to support business decision-making and creatives needs.
As the point person for all things sampling for their designated product categories this person will also be responsible for readiness reporting at a material- and style-level leading up to key milestones.
Responsibilities
Ordering sample yardage at a greige and color-level to support color samples within PLM system
Vendor / supplier invoice processing for all sample yardage and sample-making costs where applicable
Ownership of all sampling-related needs for designated product categories ensuring accurate and timely receipt of garment samples
Maintaining consistent communication with vendors and suppliers ensuring adherence to brand calendar
Liaising between cross-functional partners including Design Product Development Raw Materials Print and Color Marketing and Merchandising and external vendor and supplier partners as needed
Attending weekly cross-functional meetings to understand product assortment business priorities and represent for all sampling-related topics
Maintaining seasonal sample yardage cost and readiness reporting to be published to leaders and the business respectively
Keeping seasonal sample tracker updated providing readiness reporting to teams leading up to key milestone meetings
Support building leadership dashboards providing headlines and metrics ahead of milestone meetings
Observing business processes anticipating potential needs and uncovering areas for improvement
Prioritize workload based on business needs and requirements; manage competing deliverables and business priorities
Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in product development or related area or equivalent experience
1 3 years of related experience
Demonstrate strong consistent problem-solving abilities and result-driven communication with business partners
Experience with and / or basic fabric knowledge is plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills computer proficient with Microsoft Word Excel Outlook
Knowledge of the product lifecycle especially in a retail setting
Must be organized; Have strong collaboration communication and interpersonal skills
Basic knowledge of PLM (Centric is a plus!)
Self-motivated goal-oriented and able to work independently.
Ability to be a team player and foster a commitment to teamwork with other associates
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Basic knowledge of garment construction
Key Skills Microsoft Office,Organizational skills,Microsoft Outlook,SAP,Special Education,Microsoft Excel,Production Planning,cGMP,Confluence,JD Edwards,Product Development,E-Commerce
Employment Type Full Time
Experience years
Vacancy 1
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
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