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:
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 hrcompliance@basspro.com.
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