Product Development Specialist

The Product Development Coordinator is an individual contributor responsible for managing the end-to-end sampling process—from prepositioning sample yardage through delivering accurate and timely product samples for key milestone meetings. This role plays a critical part in ensuring product readiness by tracking sample progress, coordinating cross-functional communication, and proactively resolving issues that may impact delivery timelines.

This position reports into Product Development and partners closely with Design, Merchandising, Raw Materials, and external vendors to support seamless execution throughout the development lifecycle.

• Manage the sampling process from initial yardage positioning through final garment sample delivery
• Order, track, and report on sample yardage and garment sample readiness
• Ensure product samples are prepared accurately and on time for key milestone meetings
• Partner cross-functionally with Design, Product Development, Raw Materials, and Merchandising to resolve issues and improve ready dates
• Maintain ongoing communication with raw material suppliers and garment vendors to monitor progress and mitigate risks
• Gather and relay critical updates to internal stakeholders to support informed decision-making
• Utilize Excel to generate reports and provide visibility into sample tracking and status updates
• Maintain and update information within PLM systems; experience with Centric PLM is a strong plus

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience in Product Development and/or Raw Materials strongly preferred
• Familiarity with PLM systems required;
  Centric PLM experience is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking and reporting
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization
• Proactive problem-solver with a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Comfortable working independently while maintaining cross-functional alignment

• Ordering and managing sample yardage
• Tracking garment sample progress and readiness
• Communicating frequently with raw material suppliers and garment vendors
• Collaborating with internal teams to resolve timeline challenges
• Updating PLM systems and generating Excel-based status reports