Import Product Development Coordinator - LA

  • Full-time
  • Department: Merchandising

Company Description

The Import Product Development Coordinator contributes to rue21’s results by The Import Product Development Coordinator will oversee the product life cycle for the Import vendors and manage the day to day operations of the import styles. Responsible for execution and communication of surrounding product development and bulk production, this role supports the product vision and meets or exceeds our financial goals.  They partner with Merchandising on development, negotiate cost of goods, track bulk production and communicates necessary information to their internal and external business partners in support of business strategies.  They will ensure the samples are developed and produced in the correct fabric, color, and quality. This position drives profitability for the Company. 

Job Description

• Commits to supporting rue21’s vision, mission, and values of an inclusive environment and sets an example for their team or sphere of influence. 
• Support the import strategy to provide relevant product at a competitive price while elevating or maintaining quality
• Work closely with Trend and Merchants to provide vendors with development
• Partners with the Merchants and PD to assemble development packages
• Manages the product development process from conception to production
• Knowledge of manufacturing and cost engineering, testing protocol, trade regulations, fabric, and product construction
• Support with the on boarding of new vendors
• Manages all timelines and adheres to calendar dates for import deadlines including product development and confirmation dates
• Negotiates costing and analyzes cost breakdown
• Tracks and reviews all samples to ensure the quality and design meets the Merchants requirements
• Maintains and updates weekly work in process reports and all production records including trim, strike off, lab dip, bulk fabric, wash care instruction and TOP eta.
• Follow up with vendors to track missing approval submits and samples
• Create and manage the approval storage binders and sample area
• Communicates daily with Merchants, logistics, vendors on product development and production related issues.  Prepares for and attends vendor meetings taking detailed notes and sending recaps to the team.
• Create and maintain a collaborative team environment that promotes high performance standards and attainment of goals.

Qualifications

• Prior retail experience a plus
• 2+ years’ relevant experience
• Experience in the fashion industry with knowledge of various fashion terminologies is a plus but not required
• Great teammate. You know how to work with and influence those around you, and you don’t hesitate to roll up your sleeves and help when others need it. 
• Engaging interpersonal and presentation skills. 
• Efficient organization, prioritization, and time management skills. 
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to draw conclusions to make recommendations. 
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and attention to detail to meet established deadlines
• Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to operate independently while establishing effective partnerships with co-workers and cross-functional teams
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines
• Ability to adapt well to change in direction and priority in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment

Additional Information

Please be aware that the Company requires employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19.  This position will require the successful candidate to show proof that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19.  The Company is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.

LIVING OUR VALUES
Inclusivity: rue21 embraces all of you. We promote individuality and celebrate our differences. All are accepted, respected and welcome. Integrity: We own our words, our actions, and our results. We set our standard high by thinking big. It matters how we show up and how we play the game. Collaboration: Together we are rue21. We listen and support each other and achieve our collective goals together. Curiosity: We don’t ask why, we ask why not? We are agile and are driven by new ideas and original thinking. We are passionate and believe anything is possible. Community: Our power is our people; our community of customers, associates and partners. We care, we connect, we listen and we deliver.

WE OFFER
401k
Competitive Benefits Package
Over 3 Weeks PTO After 1 Year
Casual Dress Code
Merchandise Discount
Great Work Culture

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