Fourth Floor is hiring: Product Development Assistant - Fashion in New York

Our client, a well-known fashion brand, is seeking a Product Development Assistant to join their team on a temp/contract basis, full-time hours.

• Responsibilities: Responsible for BOM data entry and management throughout the product development cycle
• Maintenance of BOM’s throughout product life cycle and update each season.
• Work with oversea factories on BOM update for all sampling stages.
• Manage internal data and follow strict deadlines.
• Participate in fittings and update changes/implications to quality, cost, aesthetic, and delivery for different styles.
• Daily correspondence and follow up with both domestic and oversea offices and factories.
• Conduct cross functional team meetings to address immediate concerns or upcoming matters.
• Support Product Development Manager to adhere development SKU count; review and ensure BOM is buy-ready prior to Purchase Order.
• Maintain an accurate record of style history in PLM – BOM, allocation, supplier request and quote, and tracking.
• Report and track development sample seasonally.

Qualifications:

• BA in Fashion design or product development.
• 1+ years of prior experience within product development in a corporate setting.
• Must have prior experience with BOMs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and PLM (Required).
• Strong knowledge of operational excellence & research skills.
• Ability to be flexible and support change initiatives within the division and work in a fast pace environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.

Please submit your resume for consideration!

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