Product Developer Womenswear

For a client in the fashion business based in Amsterdam, we are looking for a Product Developer Womenswear.  Are you available and interested in the position? For more information, please read the job description below. Please note, the deadline to apply is Tuesday, February 25th at 12:00 noon.
The Department & Team
The Product Development team is responsible for the development of the product, from initial concept through to physical and digital garments and delivers high quality, innovative and sustainable products while delivering on company & divisional KPI’s. 
We closely collaborate with other product development divisions to align processes and ensure efficiencies and partner with a number of stakeholders: design & merchandising, through to supply value chain, buying & planning and global teams. This role plays an intricate part in delivering the brand's DNA.
The Position 
Responsible for product management throughout the development process, by attending key meetings (e.g. raw materials meeting, proto review, final price meeting, pre-SMS review), and advising on possible improvements of product and margins, to handover for production. 
Ensuring quality of product and achievement of margin & sustainability targets throughout the product development process, by collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, and vendors. Support efficiency improvement by ensuring accuracy of data in PLM and analysing processes and best practices, pursuing effective structures and ways of working. 
Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering the best product for the female consumer, by comparing existing GIII best-sellers and layering in elevated global essentials and seasonal products to command higher average price points.
• Knowledge about costs and price positioning, in line with brand vision and global brand's direction; leveraging our global talent to deliver operational excellence and efficiencies once in full control of design and development process.
• Research & development.
• Maintaining close relationships with supply value chain & vendors, in all aspects related to brand, & product expectations.
• Vendor allocation for proto and SMS, in line with sourcing strategy.
• Information maintenance/data integrity: ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of data in PLM (e.g. BOM, prices).
• Send vendor request for proto and SMS to vendors/Supply Value Chain and accountable for on time delivery of samples according to calendar deadlines.
• Set target LDP prices and negotiate with Vendors and supply value chain to achieve margins, as set by Product Merchandising and  Review lead times of fabrics and trims/ possible lead times with supply value chain, B&P, and discuss allocations accordingly.
• Operational activity to achieve product-category specific KPIs (e.g. margins, sustainability, innovation, over-development and on-time SMS delivery).
• Liaise with Central Quality Assurance regarding any quality issues.
• Ad hoc tasks such as sample organizing, meeting preparation, analysis and reporting.

The Ideal Candidate description: 

• 2-4 years of experience as a Product Developer.
• A bachelor/ master’s degree in fashion, clothing or textiles or equivalent experience in fashion, clothing or textiles industry.
• Product knowledge of apparel preferably within relevant category including PD process.
• Knowledge in fabrics/trims quality and color approval.
• Effective communication skills in English.
• Ability to solve straight forward problems following standard procedures.
• Strong knowledge of product development, particularly on apparel costing for North America businesses, price negotiations, fabrics/trims quality and color.
• In depth knowledge of North America apparel import requirements and vendor sourcing landscape.
• Able to work in a highly productive, multicultural, fast paced environment with a hands-on approach.
• Self-driven, pragmatic and business mind set.

What you can expect from our client:

• An international environment which respects diversity, equality, and individuality.
• A beautiful state-of-the-art Campus.
• Depending on the role a monthly home-office budget.
• A chance to unwind with weekly social activities.

40 hours per week hours per week

Be part of an iconic story.
This organization serves as a platform for growth, focusing on building brand strength and staying relevant in a rapidly changing world. By connecting global, iconic brands more closely to the evolving needs of consumers, it ensures a strong foundation for both the present and future generations.
Guided by shared values and empowered by scale and global reach, the company is committed to driving fashion forward for good. Operating as one unified team with a clear vision and plan, it exemplifies the power of collective effort and shared purpose.

Apply now, and be sure to do so before Tuesday, February 25th at 12:00 noon. Send your resume and a short motivation. Before we can introduce you to the client, we will invite you for an interview at our Projob office or online. For more information contact us at 020-5738383 or welcome@projob.nl.
Please note that we agreed with our clients to only introduce them to candidates who already live near the job location. Although you might be willing to relocate or commute, this is not an adequate option.