Product Developer (China Brand)

Job Description

Product Development:

• Specification and Translation:
  • Review and translate product specifications, comments, and Bill of Materials (BOM) into Vietnamese.
  • Share schematics for artwork development when required by style design.
• Sample Planning and Execution:
  • Develop and manage sample plans for timely submission.
  • Create and maintain style history forms for all departments to document progress and comments.
  • Review, fit, and provide feedback on samples.
  • Consolidate information and Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) requirements from cross-functional teams, and work with Nike to verify, clarify, and address workmanship tolerances.
  • Collaborate with technical teams, cross-functional teams, Material team, and Nike to establish fabric engineering artwork and position tolerances for production.
  • Review and verify documentation for costing and prepare Pre-Cost Breakdowns (CBD).
  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on testing results, processes, and alternative techniques (e.g., bonding, seam processes, snaps, grommets).
  • Track sample orders and work with production to re-plan delivery schedules due to material impacts.
  • Update the season style list management dashboard.
  • Create and update oversketches for sharing with functional departments.
  • Prepare style details for seasonal product walk-throughs.
  • Prepare samples and documentation for on-site meetings.
  • Consolidate information from product meetings and share it with cross-functional teams for future production follow-up.

Sample Order Management:

• Manage sample orders (Prototypes, Production/ISR, KAMP/GTM, etc.).
• Monitor material status and delivery schedules, working with the Purchasing team to address impacts on sample delivery dates.
• Track sample order progress and work with Production, Planning, and Shipping to re-plan delivery schedules due to material impacts.
• Update and book sample production capacity with Planning on a weekly basis.
• Update sample submission status in the general tracking chart to calculate KPIs for sample turnaround time and prototype approval rates.

Buy-Ready Preparation:

• Review weekly burst reports to prepare for buy-ready schedules.
• Coordinate and lead style construction handover meetings with cross-functional teams, sharing samples, mock-ups, and supporting documentation for the bulk production stage
• Share handover recaps and track pending actions until buy-ready and production release.

Job Requirement

• Education: University degree in Textile Technology or a related field. (Chinese language proficiency required)
• Language Skills:
  • Fluent in Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Proficient in English (reading, writing, and speaking)
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Strong understanding of textile fabric and accessory quality standards and regulations
  • Familiarity with textile testing and inspection procedures
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to travel to China for business trips