Product Developer

Johnny Was•Los Angeles, CA

16h

About The Position

At Johnny Was, our mission is to inspire free-spirited optimism through beauty, authenticity, comfort and artistic expression. California Dreaming – the ultimate destination for those who love California and the relaxed modern bohemian lifestyle it embodies. The Sr. Product Developer will manage the day-to-day deliverables related to factory sample timelines, costing, sample tracking & systems data entry and assist with front-to-back quality control. This position will work directly with internal functions: Design, Merchandising and Production.

Requirements

Manage the day-to-day deliverables related to factory sample timelines, costing, sample tracking & systems data entry
Assist with front-to-back quality control
Work directly with internal functions: Design, Merchandising and Production
Build sustainable business relationships with overseas vendors and various departments
Maintain Development Time and Action calendar
Review seasonal AUC targets with Merchandising
Work with vendors on initial proto/flash costing
Enter and land initial costs into excel cost log
Ensure development milestones are adhered to based on corporate calendar
Monitor sample deliveries and ensure PLM is updated with current X-Factory
Source fabric and trims
Track style information in PLM to ensure accuracy and completeness
Issue fit and construction comments in a timely manner (target 48 hours from receipt of samples)
Approve sample invoices
Consolidate sample raw material liabilities
Customer interaction and access to funds, merchandise, and private information

Responsibilities

Interact with overseas vendors and various departments to build sustainable business relationships.
Maintain Development Time and Action calendar.
Review seasonal AUC targets with Merchandising.
Work with vendors on initial proto/flash costing and report to Merchandising any costs that do not fall within the AUC targets.
Enter and “land” initial costs into excel cost log.
Ensure development milestones are adhered to based on corporate calendar.
Monitor sample deliveries and ensure PLM is updated with current X-Factory.
Partner with Design to source fabric and trims.
Track style information in PLM to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Work with tech designers, pattern makers and designers to issue fit and construction comment in a timely manner (target 48 hours from receipt of samples).
Approve sample invoices
Consolidate sample raw material liabilities.