Product Coordinator

Bass Pro Shops; Springfield, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Voluntary benefits

401k

Retirement Savings

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Bass Pro Cares Fund

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops is seeking a Product Development Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support to the Product Development/Sourcing team from concept through commercialization. The role coordinates product data, manages samples, maintains development timelines, and ensures accuracy of information in company systems.

You will coordinate samples from vendors, support PLM setup, track shipments, schedule meetings, process invoices, and assist with department projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Product Development, Design or Business.
• Entry-level experience acceptable.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Requests, receives, tracks, logs and organizes product samples from vendors/factories; coordinates distribution to internal stakeholders.
• Supports product setup in PLM, including style descriptions, attributes, images, specifications, and launch information for cross-functional teams.
• Collects international packages daily for shipments, tracks, and notifies parties of shipments and tracking information.
• Schedules Vendor/Supplier meetings, prepares reports, maintains files, and supports departmental projects/presentations.
• Reviews and submits invoices for management approval; tracks payments and wire transfers.
• Orders and maintains department supplies weekly; requests samples from DC as needed for reviews.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Microsoft Excel

Written and verbal communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Product Development/Design/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Product Development Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to the Product Development/Sourcing team throughout the product lifecycle, from concept through commercialization. This role is responsible for coordinating product data, managing samples, maintaining development timelines, supporting vendor communications, and ensuring the accuracy of product information within company systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Product Sample - requests, receives, tracks, logs and organizes product samples from vendors/factories. Coordinates sample distribution to internal stakeholders. Centric/PLM - helps support product teams on systematic product/style setup, inclusive of style descriptions, product attributes, product images, specifications, assortment details, and launch information required by cross‑functional teams. Collects all international packages to be sent, each day, to coordinate and consolidate shipments. This includes counter development samples, SIP’s and any documentation needed to be sent overseas. Communicates with appropriate parties notifying them of samples/documents being shipped, inclusive of tracking information. Provides administrative support including scheduling Vendor/Supplier meetings, coordinating calendars, preparing reports, maintaining files, and supporting departmental projects/presentations. Responsible for reviewing and submitting all invoices within the department, for management approval. This includes invoices for temporary help, fit models, Design contractors, and quality invoices for testing. Tracks payment of invoices and wire transfers. Orders and maintains department supplies on a weekly basis. Request samples from DC as needed for product review or meetings. All other duties as assigned

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES:

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Time management and prioritization.
• Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.

INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:

Performs duties within established company policies, procedures, and objectives. Prioritizes multiple product development projects and deadlines. Identifies process improvement opportunities and recommends solutions. Exercises independent judgment in coordinating activities, resolving routine issues, and escalating concerns when appropriate. Makes recommendations that support product development processes, project execution, and operational efficiency.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Product Development, Design or Business Experience: Entry level

LOCATION:

Bass Pro Base Camp – On Site, Springfield MO

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Regular computer work, and sitting Occasional walking, standing, and lifting up to 50lbs

Full Time Benefits Summary:

Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world‑class resorts and conservation attractions!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k
• Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at [e-mail].

Bass Pro Shops About

Bass Pro Shops is North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company. Founded in 1972 when avid young angler Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today the company provides customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world‑class resort destinations and more. In 2017 Bass Pro Shops joined forces with Cabela’s to create a “best‑of‑the‑best” experience with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service. Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group, offering an unsurpassed collection of industry‑leading boat brands, and Big Cedar Lodge, America’s Premier Wilderness Resort. Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the outdoors and has been named by Forbes as “one of America’s Best Employers.”