Job Information
Boxercraft Inc. Product Development Assistant in Mableton, Georgia
Job Title: Product Development Assistant FLSA: Non- Exempt
Position Type: Full time Department: Product Development
Salary Range: Reports to: Senior Technical Designer
Core Focus
A versatile team player who works closely with the Product Development Team and is responsible to provide product development and management support and organization within the merchandising department.
Job Description
Role and Responsibilities
Prepare and measure approval samples for fit sessions with the product development team
Update WIP reports for multiple collection deliveries simultaneously to maintain accurate information that is used by cross-functional partners
Assist in the sourcing and approval of fabric samples, lab dips, strike-off's and other development materials.
Monitor, track, and check in samples from Proto stage through PPS stage
Make sure tech-packs are up to date and sent out to vendors throughout the development process
Submit comments to vendors
Communicate via email with overseas vendors to make progress on product development
Establish and monitor time and action calendars to hit target delivery dates
Request initial costing and negotiate costs to meet margin goals
Data entry and style set up in both PLM and ERP system. Manage all changes and updates within the system.
Maintain and update all style details, sales samples, and ERP systems as necessary
Assist with development and fit samples, including measurements, construction details, trims, labeling, technical sketches
Maintain and update sample tracking/WIP (style, fabric, and lab dip approval status).
Assist the Product Development in departmental needs and clerical duties
Receive, prepare, and ship, in-coming and out bound approval samples and departmental shipping needs
Organize, catalog, and file all lab dip submissions, shade bands, fabric submissions, and approval samples
Assist in pulling samples and collateral for any meetings and reviews
Assist with creating product cost sheets within ERP system
Assist with product sourcing: product shipments and receiving documentation.
Assist with color and style trend research.
Participate in the technical development of all product lines.
Assist Product Coordinator with month-end reporting.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design /Technical Design or related field.
Qualifications
Entry level position with 1-2 years of relevant experience
Must be able to adapt to new software systems as is related to the job function
Base knowledge of patternmaking and spec development (Preferred)
Highly proficient in Excel with the ability to perform analytical tasks.
Skilled in data entry
Highly proficient in PowerPoint with the ability to convey information and product inspiration in a visually compelling and on-brand format.
Highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator and/or Photoshop (Preferred)
Highly detail oriented and organized
Ability to multi-task and deliver on deadlines in a fast paced environment. Strong sense of urgency and intuitive sense of priorities and accuracy, with a creative approach to problem solving
Comfortable with working in all facility settings, and must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
Self-starter with follow through to project competition while meeting deadlines
The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not limited to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
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