Product Development and Commercialization Associate
Core
Managing product development lifecycle, bill of materials (BOM) entry, and sample tracking for baby and children's apparel categories.
Role type
Product Development and Commercialization Associate
Builds
Apparel product lines for Carter's, OshKosh B'gosh, Skip*Hop, and Little Planet brands
Domain
Apparel manufacturing and product development
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Bill of Materials (BOM) management, development sample tracking, cross-functional communication, apparel costing analysis, production calendar monitoring, fabric governance monitoring, PLM system usage, problem-solving
Preferred skills
Process improvement documentation, competitor product aesthetics analysis, internal cost analysis, automation initiatives
Technologies
PLM systems, Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
Lead product development process including development and sampling of products, trims, art techniques, packaging, and fabrications; Maintain correct and timely Production Bill of Materials (BOMs); Monitor seasonal progress against Product Development and Time & Action calendars; Develop basic apparel costing insights for designated product categories; Attend sample review sessions to note design changes and identify development, cost, or quality concerns.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, 3-5 years experience