Product Development Specialist - Circular Knits (m/f/d)

Product Development Specialist - Circular Knits (m/f/d)

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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.

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 Development Specialist!

Your Responsibilities

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 lineplan & programs to allocate workload and initial risk assessment

Support the collaborative development meetings between Design, Merchandising and Technical Services

Knowledge

What you bring

Understanding of Product Development, Trims & Accessories and Range Building aspects

Working knowledge of PLM

Good command of spoken & written English

Motivation

Passionate about Product Development through Design to Cost elements

Driven by attention to detail

Motivated by overcoming challenges & finding solutions

Motivated by working collaboratively

Capabilities

Good communication, presentation and negotiation skills

Good problem solving and analytical skills as well as critical thinking, including encouraging the same in others

Good organizational skills with attention to detail combined with efficient time-management, ability to prioritize tasks and enforce execution

Adaptable with ability to manage and react to change as well as lead by example

Good team player skills combined with ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Ability to decide and act with the customer in mind

Key Experience

Degree in Fashion & Textiles

1-2 years of Product Development experience (or comparable field)

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

30 days vacation

Corporate pension scheme

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management and Marketing

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion

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