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Assistant Product Development Apparel & Gear

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  • Management (incl. project, product management & human resources)
  • Retail Jobs

Description

  • Actively provide administrative support to Development Manager and product team to ensure smooth running of sample management, organisation, and general administration.
  • Measure prototype samples and size sets before fitting to ensure they conform to specifications.
  • Coordinate, and actively participate in team meetings and fit sessions, manage fitting calendar, prepare sample spaces, assist with photography, notes and documentation as needed.
  • Maintain PLM system (Centric) to secure documentation and transfer of key product data, such as BOM’s, colour specifications, size charts and product costing sheets.
  • Collate field test information and assist in product reviews to ensure performance standards are met.
  • Day-to-day communication with global supply chain partners and internal collaborators.

Responsibilities

  • Ideal for either a recent university graduate or equivalent work experience, such as a first or second job within the fashion or sportswear industry.
  • Sound understanding of textile technology, garment construction, manufacturing processes and testing; keen to expand technical knowledge and industry specific skillset as the role demands.
  • Excellent attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities, work at pace and meet tight deadlines.
  • Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team, with a proactive and collaborative mindset.
  • High level of computer literacy with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with overseas suppliers and working with different cultures.
  • Passionate about skiing and the greater outdoors.

Hard Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Windows operating system
  • Customer relations
  • Advanced Excel Skills (queries, pivot tables, formulas, macros)
  • Product development
  • Relationship building
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Accountability
  • Advanced language knowledge
  • Advanced writing skills

Soft Skills

  • Self-motivated
  • Multitasker
  • Organized
  • Entrepreneurial
  • Attention to detail

We offer

  • A varied, demanding and self-responsible activity in the Sports Industry.
  • Comprehensive development and training opportunities.
  • Flexible working hours and home office possibility.
  • Attractive social and employee benefits.
  • The annual collective agreement’s minimum salary for this position is € 30.000 gross. Depending on your personal qualifications and vocational experience, we offer an appropriate payment in excess thereof for this highly responsible activity and opportunities for development in a globally active group of companies.