Carter's Inc.
apparel retail
ProductDevelopmentandCommercializationAssociate
“Product Development and Commercialization Associate at Carter's Inc.. Skills: Product Development, Commercialization, BOM entry, Sample tracking. Enter bill of material. Track development samples”
What You'll Achieve.
meet the desired Design and Merchandising product aesthetics; uphold the integrity of the intended design; maintain delivery dates; drive efficiencies and/or automation
Industry & Context.
analytical and project management ability to anticipate and proactively arrive at viable solutions; Demonstrate strong, consistent problem-solving results driving communication; problem-solving
Ability to lift small parcels weighing up to 30 lbs.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3 to 5 years industry experience in either Textile and/or Apparel Manufacturing, Sourcing, Merchandising or Product Development, Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of 4 years of additional industry experience directly related to apparel Sourcing or Product Development, Intermediate understanding of apparel construction and design, fabric qualities, product costing, printing techniques, and merchandising and product development activities, Advanced grammar and communication capable of interpreting and conveying international business concepts, Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), analytical and project management ability to anticipate and proactively arrive at viable solutions, Demonstrate strong, consistent problem-solving results driving communication, Ability to lift small parcels weighing up to 30 lbs.
Nice to Have
Professional conduct and communication with matrix-based organizations and global teams, Ability to assist with special projects such as performing competitor/internal product aesthetics and cost analysis, Identify process improvements, document procedures and drive efficiencies and/or automation
What You'll Do.
Enter bill of material
Track development samples
Lead communication on development and sampling needs
Lead product development process
Attend sample review sessions
Support cross functional teams to order
track and review samples
Maintain Production Bill of Materials (BOMs)
Identify BOM discrepancies
Monitor fabric governance and process alignment
Develop basic apparel costing insights
Monitor seasonal progress
Ensure deadlines are met
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Daily communication with internal teams (Merchandising, Tech Design, Design, Product Integrity, Operations, etc.) and sourcing partners; Support cross functional teams; Partner with Merchandising; Engage with PDC colleagues; Partner with appropriate teams
Communication Scope
Advanced grammar and communication; Demonstrate strong, consistent problem-solving results driving communication; Professional conduct and communication
Process & Methodology
analytical and project management ability, project management
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