Footwear Product Development Coordinator

ALO•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$71,000 - $78,000

About The Position

Alo is seeking an organized, detail-driven Footwear Product Development Coordinator to support the growth and scale of our Footwear business. This role plays a critical part in ensuring development accuracy and on-time execution through ownership of PLM data, sample orders and tracking, and development calendars. As part of the Footwear Product Development team, you will partner closely with internal teams, and external vendors to help bring product from concept to buy-ready. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated self-starter to build footwear development expertise, take ownership of core processes, and grow alongside a rapidly expanding brand.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in footwear development, product development, PLM, Merchandising or related roles/experience
Prior Footwear PLM experience required
AA or BA in a relevant field such as Fashion Design, Product Development, Footwear Design, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Textile Science, Merchandising, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with overseas vendors
General understanding of footwear construction, materials, and testing processes
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Responsibilities

Own and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), costing, and development timelines within PLM
Manage sample tracking and seasonal development status reporting to ensure on-time execution
Coordinate development calendars, sample requests, and ongoing communication with footwear vendors
Support costing, margin tracking, and development documentation throughout the lifecycle
Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain data accuracy and support on-time buy approvals
Assist with fit sessions and wear testing, including preparation and follow-up
Support continuous improvement of development tools, systems, and workflows
Prepare and maintain weekly development reports on cost, margin, timelines, sample status, and buy readiness for cross-functional teams and leadership.
Build footwear development knowledge through close collaboration with cross-functional footwear team.
Coordinate carry-over and new color footwear developments on a seasonal basis to gain valuable experience and vendor communication skills.