L. L. Bean
ProductDeveloperI,Outerwear,Accessories&Kids
“Product Developer I, Outerwear, Accessories & Kids at L. L. Bean. Skills: Product Development, Fabric/Textile Experience, Cross-functional Collaboration. Support the execution of line development for Outerwear/Kids/Accessories categories. Manage systems, processes, samples, and quality standards”
What You'll Achieve.
Build toward full ownership of a product category; Ensure a seamless development process and exceptional product execution; Develop materials that meet strategic direction and cost; Ensure Corp Merchant's vision is met through development of products that meet cost & margin targets; Ensure fabric selection meets original product intent; Ensure fabric selection passes lab meets cost is commercially viable and meets the original Design intent; Ensure best price, construction, quality, design, and cost/value relationship standards; Maintain product quality and reduce return rates; Ensure photo samples are received in a timely manner; Support win-win outcomes
Industry & Context.
Resolves problems & trouble shooting issues as they arise; Identifies issues within the context of own job which require decisions or other action
Travel to trade shows for material sourcing, Travel to factories and mills to research construction techniques and material innovation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1-3 years of relevant experience required, Fabric/textile experience required, Proven understanding of the end-to-end product development process, ability to build cross-functional relationships and communicate effectively
What You'll Do.
Support the execution of line development for Outerwear/Kids/Accessories categories
and quality standards
Conduct Market & customer research through focus groups
vendor/mill visits & field testing
Travel to trade shows for material sourcing
Travel to factories and mills to research construction techniques and material innovation
Works with raw materials to identify new fabric development needs
Provide fabric development needs to mills and/or raw materials suppliers
Ensure Corp Merchant's vision is met through development of products that meet cost & margin targets
Develop/drive calendar to meet development timelines
production plans and delivery schedules
Monitor to ensure all deadlines are met
Ensures fabric selection passes lab meets cost is commercially viable and meets the original Design intent
Works with key partners to determine vendors
Manages relationship with vendors to ensure product standards are met
Provides input to product research & testing
quality & fit specification
Partners with Graphics to develop and execute labels/hangtags/packaging
Supports photo sample process
Maintains systems to support the development process
Incorporates packaging & hangtag requirements into product specifications
Resolves problems & trouble shooting issues
Maintains consistent flow of information to key partners
Provide support & coordination for the team and manage low to medium size demand center
Performs moderately complex analysis of data
Actively learns and applies new skills
Identifies issues within the context of own job
Makes innovative suggestions and tries new approaches
Other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate cross-functionally with design, merchandising, and sourcing teams; Collaborates with key partners to ensure fabric selection meets original product intent; Works with key partners to determine vendors; Partners with Sourcing to review product costing, negotiate pricing and provide input to vendor performance management; Maintains consistent flow of information to key partners including Merchandising, Design, Sourcing & Technical Design; Communicates to cross-department group; Builds collaborative relationships in order to support win-win outcomes
Communication Scope
communicate effectively; Ably uses language to convey tone, clear meaning, and substance; Proactively leverages written communications to keep others informed; Produces written work that is clear, easy to follow and concise
Process & Methodology
Develop/drive calendar to meet development timelines, production plans and delivery schedules, Monitor to ensure all deadlines are met
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