Pre-Production Specialist

JCPenney•Dallas, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-Production Sr. Specialist - Men's role at JCPenney in Plano, TX, is responsible for supporting the Design team to ensure products are executed according to design specifications. This role also supports the Raw Materials team in allocating necessary resources for samples, testing, and production. The specialist assists in managing approval processes and timelines to maintain accuracy and avoid delivery impacts. Key duties include executing the request and tracking of product samples, such as prototypes and technical fit samples, and maintaining continuous communication with team members regarding production updates, approvals, and issues. Additionally, the role supports Sourcing, IBO, and Product Integrity teams in resolving challenges while upholding JCPenney standards, and involves inputting and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of data within company systems.

Requirements

3+ years (post-graduation) related experience in pre-production, product development, and/or merchandising
Excellent organizational, communication and decision-making skills
High sense of urgency and initiative
Proven experience building working relationships with cross-functional teams
Strong reporting and analytical skills
Computer proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Nice To Haves

4-year College degree preferred
Flex PLM experience is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Supports Design to ensure products are executed with design specifications.
Supports Raw Materials team to allocate sample yardage, raw materials and trims needed for samples, testing and production.
Assists in the approval process and timeline to ensure accuracy and avoid delivery impact.
Executes the requesting and tracking of product samples including prototypes, technical fit, line review samples, etc.
Continuously communicate to all team members on production updates, approvals & issues.
Supports Sourcing, IBO and Product Integrity teams for challenges and issues while maintaining JCPenney standards.
Inputs data into systems and ensures the integrity and accuracy of the information.