Product Developer

Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co. , you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We're a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger.

So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future. We are looking for a Product Developer who will bring clarity, management and organization to our team. It is important to us that you have the energy and desire to manage all activities that are necessary to produce manufacturing ready products.

About the Job Manage all Product Development, Costing, and Sourcing activities. These activities range from Development/Proto samples to final manufacturing ready package. You are following Innovation Goals, Supply Chain Strategies, and requirements for Cost, Quality, and Terms of Engagement.

Build all GTM Calendar PD activities and hold accountable across all phases of development to ensure we meet dates. Lead seasonal Costing activities; gather and negotiate all prices and align to FOB target. Manage Finish approvals from Development to Pre-Production to Bulk Shade Bands.

Support execution of Sourcing Strategies. Partner with Supply Planning and Field Teams to ensure all Pre-Production activities are on track to meet the scheduled first cut dates at all production locations. Help resolve Quality issues.

About You Bachelor's Degree in Textile / Apparel Industry Field preferred, however a candidate may use a combination of college education and related work experience as a substitute. Minimum of 5 years of Apparel Production and/or Product Development experience.

Knowledge of garment construction and a variety of fabrications. Project management abilities with systems knowledge Excel skills (can maintain complex spreadsheets). Pull together reports from multiple sources of data and then make decisions based on the results of those reports.

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