Rag & Bone
Product Development Associate, Footwear & Raw Materials
Rag & Bone, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
rag & bone is currently looking for a Product Development Associate, Footwear. In this critical role, the PD Associate will play a key role in making our design team’s footwear concepts come to life through a strong understanding of footwear from construction to materials and the ability to communicate efficiently with factories to make it happen. This person will support all product and sourcing functions from initial creation into final SMS approval. This role will collaborate daily with Design, Merchandising and Production to ensure all product information, deadlines and quality standards are being met. RESPONSIBILITIES
Developing Samples
Manage WIP files daily for prototypes, material trials and approvals, and SMS. Monitor SKU counts by category and update each sample round. Participate in proto and SMS fittings. Recap merchandising and production on design/construction changes from SMS into production. Attend cross-functional meetings to address changes to product in a timely manner. Be responsible for sample tracking and communicating delivery status to cross-functional teams. Participate in product reviews and note changes in design, material or cost. Flag product concerns to Merch and Design during development and production stages. Manage Seasonal Product Knowledge for Market Wedge & E-commerce.
Material Development
Develop and source all raw materials (leather, textiles and trims) from development to production. Own daily communication with material suppliers. Manage seasonal color standards and approvals from proto into production. Prepare and send color masters to factories and suppliers. Organize seasonal material books and ensure references for all sample materials are received. Order seasonal Pantones and coordinate materials for trials and prototypes. Compile LDS/FDS information from suppliers and relay to factories; track material costs and quality. Counter-source materials that exceed price/MOQ targets; evaluate suppliers on specialty, cost, quality and lead times. Pre-book sample materials for SMS and ensure quality and color approvals into production. Manage material timelines to meet sample/production deadlines and track certifications where applicable. Meet with existing and new suppliers for R&D purposes; maintain a weekly material library with the team and interns; research new competitive suppliers.
Material Liability
Keep track of all sample liabilities. Ensure swatches and quantities are up to date each season.
Invoices
Code all footwear sample and material invoices in Medius Flow and ensure invoices are submitted and paid on time.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 3 years experience in Footwear Product Development or Raw Material Sourcing for leather goods. Highly organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Able to effectively manage competing priorities with tight deadlines. Excellent communication and follow-up skills. Driven and solution-oriented with new and challenging projects. The salary for this position is between $70,000-$80,000 based on experience and qualifications. Rules we live by
Be a Good Human
- Be original, be authentic. Stand for diversity, equitability & inclusivity. Have No Fear
- Innovate, solve problems. Own Every Decision
- Work together, get results. Quality Matters
– Not only with product but we see it in our people. Make S&&t Happen
- Be disciplined, be competitive. Benefits
Paid Time Off Clothing Allowance Generous Employee Discount Paid Parental Leave Membership to Calm and access to other wellness benefits Medical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits 401k rag & bone is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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rag & bone is currently looking for a Product Development Associate, Footwear. In this critical role, the PD Associate will play a key role in making our design team’s footwear concepts come to life through a strong understanding of footwear from construction to materials and the ability to communicate efficiently with factories to make it happen. This person will support all product and sourcing functions from initial creation into final SMS approval. This role will collaborate daily with Design, Merchandising and Production to ensure all product information, deadlines and quality standards are being met. RESPONSIBILITIES
Developing Samples
Manage WIP files daily for prototypes, material trials and approvals, and SMS. Monitor SKU counts by category and update each sample round. Participate in proto and SMS fittings. Recap merchandising and production on design/construction changes from SMS into production. Attend cross-functional meetings to address changes to product in a timely manner. Be responsible for sample tracking and communicating delivery status to cross-functional teams. Participate in product reviews and note changes in design, material or cost. Flag product concerns to Merch and Design during development and production stages. Manage Seasonal Product Knowledge for Market Wedge & E-commerce.
Material Development
Develop and source all raw materials (leather, textiles and trims) from development to production. Own daily communication with material suppliers. Manage seasonal color standards and approvals from proto into production. Prepare and send color masters to factories and suppliers. Organize seasonal material books and ensure references for all sample materials are received. Order seasonal Pantones and coordinate materials for trials and prototypes. Compile LDS/FDS information from suppliers and relay to factories; track material costs and quality. Counter-source materials that exceed price/MOQ targets; evaluate suppliers on specialty, cost, quality and lead times. Pre-book sample materials for SMS and ensure quality and color approvals into production. Manage material timelines to meet sample/production deadlines and track certifications where applicable. Meet with existing and new suppliers for R&D purposes; maintain a weekly material library with the team and interns; research new competitive suppliers.
Material Liability
Keep track of all sample liabilities. Ensure swatches and quantities are up to date each season.
Invoices
Code all footwear sample and material invoices in Medius Flow and ensure invoices are submitted and paid on time.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 3 years experience in Footwear Product Development or Raw Material Sourcing for leather goods. Highly organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Able to effectively manage competing priorities with tight deadlines. Excellent communication and follow-up skills. Driven and solution-oriented with new and challenging projects. The salary for this position is between $70,000-$80,000 based on experience and qualifications. Rules we live by
Be a Good Human
- Be original, be authentic. Stand for diversity, equitability & inclusivity. Have No Fear
- Innovate, solve problems. Own Every Decision
- Work together, get results. Quality Matters
– Not only with product but we see it in our people. Make S&&t Happen
- Be disciplined, be competitive. Benefits
Paid Time Off Clothing Allowance Generous Employee Discount Paid Parental Leave Membership to Calm and access to other wellness benefits Medical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits 401k rag & bone is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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