Sourcing and Product Developer Apparel
Core
Lead execution of apparel sourcing and product development from concept through production, maximizing gross profit and ensuring design integrity.
Role type
Senior Sourcing and Product Developer (Apparel)
Builds
Apparel products for Bass Pro Shops brands
Domain
Retail Apparel / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features
Required skills
Product costing analysis, Vendor negotiation, Technical pack creation, Bill of materials (BOM) accuracy, Sample evaluation, Global sourcing strategy, PLM system management, Factory audit coordination
Preferred skills
Apparel construction knowledge, International supply base experience, Strategic goal translation
Technologies
PLM/Centric, MS Office suite, MS Excel
Responsibilities
Own execution of product development and sourcing strategies; Lead development team through seasonal timeline; Develop global sourcing strategy; Analyze vendor capabilities and tariffs; Drive product engineering opportunities; Perform product review meetings and sample evaluations; Coordinate quality testing and factory audits; Manage product data in PLM system.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC