Bass Pro Shops · 1 day ago
Product Developer Casual Footwear
Springfield, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
3+ years expBass Pro Shops is a leading retail company specializing in outdoor recreation and conservation. They are seeking a Product Developer for Casual Footwear who will be responsible for coordinating the product development process, from concept to production, while collaborating with various teams to ensure product specifications and quality standards are met.
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Responsibilities
Work with product development team identify/validate potential new product opportunities
Coordinate with the development team in the product development timeline from seasonal strategy, concept reviews, planning, sample reviews, approvals, production release, product launch planning, to 1st PO receipts
Develop and document project scope and product specifications with product development team
Work with designers on complete technical packages for factories to develop samples and quotations
Create cost analysis to understand baseline target cost relative to margin requirements at targeted retail price
Review 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
Perform product review of samples, address challenges regarding specifications, materials, or pricing. Present sample to development team for feedback – communicate any revisions to factory
Update and confirm final specifications, upload spec sheet, costing, factory assignment, and development reviews into PLM system
Provide field testers with final samples for testing (if needed); develop field testing requirements and conduct follow-up reviews with testers
Work 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
Coordinate 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
Ability to use MS Office suite
Prior use of MS Excel
Academic basis for analytical and trouble shooting skills
Attention to detail: visually and functionally
Well organized
Ability to multi-task, excellent time management
Ability to collaborate in a cross functional team environment
Accountable to follow through on a task from beginning to end
Capability to develop teamwork skills and learn to be flexible to changing business situations
Learns positions responsibility for the outcome of projects
Good verbal and written communication skills; with potential to develop presentation skills
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
Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives
Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments
Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result
Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices
Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Product Development, Design, or Business
Less than 3 years in professional work experience in related field
Benefits
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
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
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2015-02-10Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Gary Wissig
Sr. Director, Revenue & Business Intelligence
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