PDC Associate

Serving the needs of all families with young childrenCarters Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children encompassing Carters OshKosh Bgosh Skip*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work constant learning genuine people and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carters.

How youll make an impact:

The Product Development & Commercialization Associate role is an individual contributor position responsible for bill of material entry and development sample tracking for one or more business units or categories. This role typically reports into the Sr Manager or Manager in PDC and is based in our Buckhead office.

35%: Essential job functions:

• Daily communication with internal teams (Merchandising Tech Design Design Product Integrity Operations etc.) and sourcing partners to lead communication on development and sampling needs Quality standards and policies/procedures/requirements in a timely manner.
• Lead the product development process for a product category or designated categories within a Strategic Business Unit/Channel including the development and sampling of all products trims art techniques packaging and fabrications.
• Attend sample review sessions to note design changes identify development cost or quality concerns and ensure revisions are clearly communicated to appropriate partners through clear communication and/or enterprise technology systems (e.g. PLM).
• Support cross functional teams to order track and review product development inbound strike-offs and samples within the needed timeframe to keep development photo shoots and production on schedule; expedite and prioritize to maintain delivery dates as well as support the sourcing teams on providing commercial acceptability guidance when necessary.

45%: Essential job functions:

• Maintain correct and timely Production Bill of Materials (BOMs) to meet the desired Design and Merchandising product aesthetics based on details and changes provided throughout the development lifecycle.
• Ability to identify BOM discrepancies & communicate with cross-functional peer accordingly.
• Actively engage with PDC colleagues to monitor fabric governance and process alignment.
• Develop basic apparel costing insights for designated product categories; partner with Merchandising to understand customer needs cost and margin goals and research low-cost execution options to uphold the integrity of the intended design.

20%: Essential job functions:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Product Development (PD) and Time & Action (T&A/production/Impact Management) calendars; monitor seasonal progress and ensure that deadlines specific to approvals and fabric commitments are met and partner with appropriate teams to expedite as needed.
• Ability to anticipate potential customer needs (consumer sales merchandising and design) and influence the decision-making process

Wed Love to hear from you if:

Must have:

- 3 to 5 years industry experience in either Textile and/or Apparel Manufacturing Sourcing Merchandising or Product Development

- Bachelors Degree or a minimum of 4 years of additional industry experience directly related to apparel Sourcing or Product Development

- Intermediate understanding of apparel construction and design fabric qualities product costing printing techniques and merchandising and product development activities

- Maintain clear and effective communication with team and external partners; capable of interpreting and conveying international business concepts

- Intermediate skills using Excel

- Strong analytical and project management skills; ability to anticipate and proactively arrive at viable solutions (adept at using Excel)

- Demonstrate strong consistent problem-solving abilities; results driving communication

- Ability to lift small parcels weighing up to 30 lbs.

Preferred skills and experience:

-Ability to assist with special projects such as performing competitor/internal product aesthetics and cost analysis

-Identify process improvements document procedures and drive efficiencies and/or automation

Make a career at Carters:

• Career Development: Success starts from within and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carters University to Toastmasters to mentorship programs and more we encourage you to utilize these tools to elevate your professional prowess.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.

Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.