Senior Developer Footwear

PUMA; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the sports industry is seeking a footwear product development manager. This role involves overseeing the transition of footwear designs from prototyping to production, managing communication with supply partners, and ensuring all product quality standards are met throughout the development process. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in footwear development, along with excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in footwear development.
• Brand-driven experience is a plus.
• Ability to work in a task and timeline driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the footwear product development process.
• Communicate effectively between factory and overseas teams.
• Ensure tech packages are accurate and on schedule.

Skills

English

Chinese Mandarin

Flexibility regarding working hours

Solution oriented mentality

Dynamic and energetic personality

Job description

Responsible for managing the footwear product development process by supporting the respective Business Units and directly interact with supply partners to provide an effective transition of footwear designs from prototyping into production. Handle development projects with the guidance and support of the Team Leader Development

Receive Tech packages and prepare/review with factory to prepare samples. Communicate all product, shipping, tracking, material ideas and issues between factory and overseas team

Key support on tracking reports and shipping documents. Build and guide tech system confirmation specs with factory creation

Ensure all confirmed tech packages are accurate and on schedule to support C&E teams and timeline. Meet and influence product quality to meet highest standard during each phase of sampling

Order from HQ and work with Development team and factories. Working with factories on the delivery date when placing order

Order summary / outstanding report to factory once a week. Checking shipping document before delivery. Checking the shipping details in the sample system and debit note after sample delivery

YOUR MISSION

• Responsible for managing the footwear product development process by supporting the respective Business Units and directly interact with supply partners to provide an effective transition of footwear designs from prototyping into production. Handle development projects with the guidance and support of the Team Leader Development

• Receive Tech packages and prepare/review with factory to prepare samples. Communicate all product, shipping, tracking, material ideas and issues between factory and overseas team

• Key support on tracking reports and shipping documents. Build and guide tech system confirmation specs with factory creation

• Ensure all confirmed tech packages are accurate and on schedule to support C&E teams and timeline. Meet and influence product quality to meet highest standard during each phase of sampling

• Order from HQ and work with Development team and factories. Working with factories on the delivery date when placing order

• Order summary / outstanding report to factory once a week. Checking shipping document before delivery. Checking the shipping details in the sample system and debit note after sample delivery

YOUR TALENT

• At least 4- 6 years experience in footwear development
• Brand driven experience is a plus
• Work well in a task and timeline driven environment with ability to meet schedules
• Strong language skills in English, Chinese Mandarin is a plus.
• Ability and eagerness to learn quickly
• “Can-do” attitude, solution oriented mentality
• Dynamic and energetic personality
• Flexibility regarding working hours e.g. project deadline requires overtime

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