Assoc. Product Developer, Sampling
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DescriptionYour RoleThe Associate Product Developer, Sampling is an individual contributor responsible for coordinating the end-to-end sampling process, from prepositioning sample yardage to ordering and tracking garment samples. This person plays a key role in the total product development process, collaborating with Design, PD and Merchant teams to ensure accurate and timely representation of the assortment to support business decision-making and creatives needs. As the point person for all things sampling for their designated product categories, this person will also be responsible for readiness reporting at a material- and style-level leading up to key milestones.Why You Belong HereAt Victoria's Secret & Co, we acknowledge your value. We recognize that every associate has something unique to add to our brand and business. We strive to recruit, retain, and advance diverse talent that reflects the customers we serve and the communities where we live and work. We foster a culture where everyone belongs because we know our business thrives most when we look for, listen to, and amplify diversity, equity, and inclusion.We place the customer at the heart of everything we do. We dream big, embrace curiosity and creativity while always learning from our mistakes. We lead with integrity, trust, and respect to achieve the best outcomes as one team.Your ImpactSample Tracking* Ordering sample yardage at a greige and color-level to support color samples within PLM system* Vendor/supplier invoice processing for all sample yardage and sample-making costs, where applicable* Ownership of all sampling-related needs for designated product categories, ensuring accurate and timely receipt of garment samples* Maintaining consistent communication with vendors and suppliers, ensuring adherence to brand calendar* Liaising between cross-functional partners including Design, Product Development, Raw Materials, Print and Color, Marketing and Merchandising and external vendor and supplier partners as needed* Attending weekly cross-functional meetings to understand product assortment, business priorities, and represent for all sampling-related topics* Maintaining seasonal sample yardage cost and readiness reporting, to be published to leaders and the business, respectively* Keeping seasonal sample tracker updated, providing readiness reporting to teams leading up to key milestone meetings* Support building leadership dashboards, providing headlines and metrics ahead of milestone meetings* Observing business processes, anticipating potential needs, and uncovering areas for improvement* Prioritize workload based on business needs and requirements; manage competing deliverables and business prioritiesMinimum Salary: $62,400.00Maximum Salary: $76,860.00VS&Co provides a range of compensation for this role as shown. Your actual salary will be determined by a number of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic region, or other relevant factors.Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in product development or related area or equivalent experience* 1 - 3 years of related experience* Demonstrate strong, consistent problem-solving abilities and result-driven communication with business partners* Experience with and/or basic fabric knowledge is plus* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook* Knowledge of the product lifecycle, especially in a retail setting* Must be organized; Have strong collaboration, communication and interpersonal skills* Basic knowledge of PLM (Centric is a plus!)* Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently.* Ability to be a team player and foster a commitment to teamwork with other associates* Ability to prioritize and multi-task* Basic knowledge of garment constructionWe will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance OrdinanceAn equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.