Product Developer

Kontoor Brands, Inc. • Greensboro, NC

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About The Position

The Product Developer assists as the key liaison/administrator between the Brand and Supply chain to guarantee best-in-class quality, on-time execution of the product line and meeting margin goals. This Product Developer owns managing an efficient & effective product development process in overseeing sampling accuracy in information flow, achieving preliminary cost margin targets and on-time calendar management through final pre-production approvals to deliver product execution true to Design’s aesthetic intent.

Requirements

• Apparel product development/sourcing/manufacturing work experience
• In-depth apparel industry knowledge particularly in Denim and Denim finishing
• Experience working in medium-large companies interacting with cross-functional teams
• High proficiency with MS Office applications (Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Word, Smartsheet)
• Efficient time management in multi-tasking priorities and meeting calendar deadlines
• Excellent verbal/written/interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Result-driven and service-oriented team player
• Strong analytical skills and attention to details
• University degree or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Technical college textile related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Work with tech team to review samples and assist in guiding best quality, cost viable styles.
• Partner with fabric team on development as it relates to proper assignment for garment styling.
• Organize all sample order requests to suppliers to meet calendar due dates.
• Ensure all development and product sampling activities are tracked and delivered on-time for briefs, protos, salesman, pre-production size sets approvals to final manufacturing-ready product.
• Evaluate and submit on-time, accurate development product costing in adherence to critical calendar milestones and margin goals.
• Analyze costs to margin expectations and identify/provide viable cost saving opportunities.
• Partner closely with Design on seasonal line development to ensure alignment throughout the development process executing to product aesthetic and intent.
• Focus on denim and denim finishes including wash development.
• Manage efficient, streamlined workflow processes and working tools for optimal execution accuracy, shortening lead times, lower minimums and costs.
• Operate and support current and future new business system management.
• Standardize and institute best practices where possible.
• Collaborate with fabric and design teams in researching of new product innovation and trend ideas.

Benefits

• Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family’s needs – now and in the future.
• We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel.
• Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level