Product Specialist-Apparel

Cabela's Incorporated; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on retail merchandise

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k Retirement Savings

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops is seeking an apparel Product Specialist in Springfield, MO to guide product development from concept to production. You will coordinate with managers, designers, merchants and vendors, ensuring precise specs, costing, and timeliness for seasonal lines.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor’s degree in product design or business and up to 3 years of related experience. This on-site role offers full-time hours and benefits in a dynamic outdoor retail brand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Product Development, Design, or Business.
• Entry level product development position; Less than 3 years in related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development timeline from seasonal strategy to 1st PO receipts.
• Develop and document project scope and product specifications with the team.
• Work with designers to create technical packages for factories to develop samples.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Product Development, Design, or Business

Tools

PLM system

Job description

Product Specialist-Apparel### Product Specialist-ApparelApply: Springfield, MO (Bass Pro Shops Base Camp): Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 20, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R271531***POSITION SUMMARY:***The Product Specialist of specified category is a member of the product development team responsible for the development process and execution of a products development in the specified product category. The Product Specialist will learn to coordinate the development process working with their manager, designers, merchants, and vendors in taking product from the concept stage to production for the assigned product category.***ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**** Work with product development team identify/validate potential new product opportunities;* Coordinate with the development team in the product development timeline from seasonal strategy, concept reviews, planning, sample reviews, approvals, production release, product launch planning, to 1st PO receipts;* Develop and document project scope and product specifications with product development team;* Work with designers on complete technical packages for factories to develop samples and quotations.* Create cost analysis to understand baseline target cost relative to margin requirements at targeted retail price;* Review detail of Bill of Materials to ensure appropriate costing. Address potential roadblocks (costs –tooling -materials- technology) in pursuing project and find solutions or seek resources to solve problems;* Perform product review of samples, address challenges regarding specifications, materials, or pricing. Present sample to development team for feedback – communicate any revisions to factory;* Update and confirm final specifications, upload spec sheet, costing, factory assignment, and development reviews into PLM system* Provide field testers with final samples for testing (if needed); develop field testing requirements and conduct follow-up reviews with testers;* Work with designers to develop packaging that is appropriate for the product and ensure it meets brand standards. Submit and review all product content for collateral materials to support product in packaging, infographics, and digital media platforms.* Coordinate with quality and vendors to ensure that all product testing procedures have been executed, and advise on scheduling of new product factory PO audits;* Ensure accuracy and submission of new item forms* ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED***EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:**** Preferred Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Product Development, Design, or Business* Years of Experience: Entry level product development position; Less than 3 years in professional work experience in related field***KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:**** Ability to use MS Office suite; prior use of MS Excel* Academic basis for analytical and trouble shooting skills* Attention to detail: visually and functionally* Well organized* Ability to multi-task, excellent time management* Ability to collaborate in a cross functional team environment* Accountable to follow through on a task from beginning to end* Capability to develop teamwork skills and learn to be flexible to changing business situations* Learns positions responsibility for the outcome of projects* Good verbal and written communication skills; with potential to develop presentation skills***TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:**** Minimal. Domestic, possibly International as business dictates. Estimated travel less than 15 days per year.***PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**** Regular computer work, and sitting* Ability to use hand tools to di-sect samples and use measuring gauges* Occasional walking, standing, and lifting up to 50lbs***INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT**:** Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.**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!**We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis.** 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].