Apparel Product Development Team Assistant

Company: Bass Pro, LLC
Location: Springfield
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY):The Product Development Team Assistant supports product development team(s) daily operating functions in developing new products or executing product revisions. The Team Assistant is responsible for processing samples requests, distribution of samples, creating packaging design requests, following up on project tracking schedules with vendors and 3rd party service providers, and supporting teams with projects.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Communicating with vendors/factories overseas regarding samples status, timelines, quotes, product information, and requests for spare parts.
• Initiate product packaging job requests
• Review and proof packaging job content with developers and follow through with designers for updates until project completion
• Responsible to managing packaging project updates (ie. CA Prop 65, brand standard updates)
• QC check packaging files for UPC reading accuracy
• Work with product development teams on product reviews and support customer service inquiries
• Communicate updated specifications, instruction sheets of new items for factories, and product pages on internet
• Assist development teams in loading information into product/program spreadsheets for line reviews, cost analysis, customer feedback, and/or other data entry projects
• Actively participate in development team meetings to assist in project tracking status and follow-up
• Ship and track all product samples to/from factories.
• Pull samples for review and coordinate shipment of reference samples to vendors.
• Ensure samples shipments are compliant with correct HTS and ECCN codes
• Provide administrative support for ordering supplies, processing invoices/expenses, vendor agreements
• Other duties to be assignedEXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:Preferred Degree: Associates Degree in general businessExperience:
  • 2-3 years experience in office experience
  • Functional knowledge of MS Teams, Proficient in Outlook, Excel, WordKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
    • Can adapt to changing priorities
    • Works efficiently
    • Very well organized
    • Time management skills, can meet tight deadlines.
    • Good interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships
    • Self-motivated, works well independentlyTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: NonePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
      • Regular computer work, and sitting
      • Occasional walking, standing, and lifting up to 50lbsINDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:
        • Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.Full Time Benefits Summary:Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
          • Medical
          • Dental
          • Vision
          • Health Savings Account
          • Flexible Spending Account
          • Voluntary benefits
          • 401k Retirement Savings
          • Paid holidays
          • Paid vacation
          • Paid sick time
          • Bass Pro Cares Fund
          • And more!Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.Reasonable AccommodationsQualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com.Bass Pro Shops

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