Junior Product Developer

TN United Kingdom; Bury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a candidate to assist the Senior Product Developer with the JD Own Brand product. This role involves various responsibilities including sample management, BOM creation, and communication with suppliers. The ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications, experience, and a passion for product development.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications and some experience required.
• Knowledge of JD retail is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of the JD Own Brand product.
• Manage day-to-day incoming/outgoing samples.
• Create Care Label Templates and approve lab-dips.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant Degree in Clothing Technology

Tools

Illustrator

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The purpose of this job is to assist the Senior Product Developer & Product Developer with the development of the JD Own Brand product. Taking responsibility for specific areas under close supervision. The successful candidate will have relevant qualifications and some experience along with a passion for our product.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Issuing packs/comments & Supplier communications throughout process
• Setting up basic size charts, maintain and keep block library updated within the team
• Creating basic BOMs
• Completing Test report approvals/ITS online, chasing suppliers and managing approvals
• Understanding a test matrix, Train with PD on creation of a test matrix.
• Create Care Label Templates
• Critical path monitoring
• Understanding sales analysis
• Take on areas of responsibility for specific ranges under the guidance of SPD as appropriate
• Manage day to day incoming/outgoing samples where required in a timely manner ensuring correct documentation attached.
• Assist in the creation of tech packs and costings on the PLM system.
• Approve lab-dips and strike offs referring issues to the design and buying team
• Take part in fit sessions and add fit comments to the PLM system.
• Sample measuring and comments
• Maintaining the critical path on PLM system, chasing relevant info from suppliers and reporting issues.
• Assist with costing, negotiation and raising of orders on the PLM system.

Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed:

• Knowledge of Microsoft office software is essential.
• JD retail experience is highly desirable.
• Basic Illustrator knowledge an advantage.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Relevant Degree or equivalent level qualifications/experience which incorporates Clothing Technology and Product development.