Footwear Product Development Specialist

Bass Pro Shops•Springfield, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Onsite role in Springfield Missouri at the corporate office. Not open to remote or hybrid work. The Product Specialist of footwear is a member of the product development team responsible for the development process and execution of a products development in the specified product category of footwear. The Product Specialist will learn to coordinate the development process working with their manager, designers, merchants, and vendors in taking product from the concept stage to production for the assigned product category.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Preferred Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Product Development, Design, or Business
Entry level product development position; Less than 3 years in professional work experience in related field

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

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!