Product Developer Kids Vilvoorde (BE) Design & Product Development

C&A Mode GmbH & Co. KG; Vilvoorde; Hybride; EUR 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

C&A academy

Partner Discount Scheme

Employee discount 20%

International environment

Open feedback culture

Résumé du poste

C&A Mode GmbH & Co. KG is seeking a Product Developer to drive end-to-end calendar deliverables and manage sample availability in collaboration with Design, Merchandising and Sourcing.

You will oversee fabric knowledge, textiles processing, and design to cost considerations to ensure efficient product development. The role requires experience in product development, trims, and range building, plus PLM proficiency and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of fabrics and their qualities across product categories.
• Knowledge of textile finishing, dyeing, and printing techniques.
• Understanding of Should-be Cost and Design to Cost drivers.
• Experience with product development, trims, and range building.
• Working knowledge of PLM systems and processes.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.

Responsabilités

• Execute deliverables of the E2E Calendar.
• Monitor KPIs for Design to Cost and E2E milestones.
• Manage samples to ensure availability within milestones.
• Negotiate with suppliers on costs and OCS items.
• Pre-screen line plans and allocate workload with risk assessment.
• Support collaboration between Design, Merchandising, and Technical Services.
• Coordinate with Merchandising, Design, Sourcing, and Raw Materials.

Connaissances

Fabric knowledge

Textiles processing knowledge

Design to Cost understanding

Product development and range building

PLM familiarity

English communication

Formation

Degree in Fashion & Textiles

Outils

PLM

Description du poste

The future looks like you

With over 1,300 stores in 17 European countries and more than 27,000 employees, C&A is one of Europe’s leading fashion retailers. Every day, C&A welcomes millions of visitors to its stores in Europe and to its online shop. C&A offers high-quality and long-lasting fashion at affordable prices for all. We are building on 184 years of experience in the fashion industry and continuously modernize the company to become an omnichannel fashion retailer.

At C&A we are driven by our values. We are united by our passion for fashion and consumers. We believe that affordable and high-quality fashion is not contradictory to caring for people & the planet. We see ourselves as an always-on learning community, always forward thinking and acting to develop our business and innovate the industry. Only when we work together as a team we can face challenges and find innovative solutions. This is your chance to join the C&A team as Product Developer!

Your responsibilities

• Execute deliverables of the E2E Calendar
• Monitor Performance & KPIs on Design to Cost, Critical path (E2E Milestones); Fabric Activities & Collaboration, Development ratio (Hit Rate)
• Sample Management (Ensure availability within E2E milestones)
• Operates within the Sourcing Strategy for the assigned category / division and discuss specific Sourcing requirements for their assigned areas
• Pre-Screen line plan & programs to allocate workload and initial risk assessment
• Support the collaborative development meetings between Design, Merchandising and Technical Services
• Negotiate with suppliers on OCS/product costs
• Key Stakeholders: Merchandising, Design, Sourcing, Raw Materials & QMTS

What you bring

• Extensive knowledge of fabrics qualities in applicable product categories
• Good knowledge of textiles processing, finishing & dyeing/printing techniques
• Understanding of Design to Cost elements driving the “Should be Cost” formula’s
• Understanding of Product Development, Trims & Accessories and Range Building aspects
• Working knowledge of PLM
• Good command of spoken & written English
• Degree in Fashion & Textiles
• Minimum 3 years of Product Development experience (or comparable field) in the relevant product category

What we offer

Countless learning and development opportunities via our C&A academy

Access to Partner Discount Scheme

An employee discount of 20% in C&A stores

An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment

A positive working atmosphere and a talented team with an open feedback culture

C&A fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender-balanced board that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization where everyone can become their best self. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage people belonging to underrepresented groups to apply. Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply and help us build an inclusive community.