Product Development - Senior Product Coordinator, Knits

Job Number: 15078

Position Title: Sr Product Coordinator

External Description:

What We Offer:

• Growth! Here at Talbots our goal is to give you the tools to grow beyond this position and into the next. 
• Condensed Work Week! If we have no work obligations, our Life-Work balance approach allows for us to start our weekend at 1pm on Fridays.
• Complete Benefit Package! Our benefits kick off the first day of the month after your start date! Discover more about our full benefits package here. We have competitive time off, including paid time to volunteer within the community.
• Merchandise Discounts! 50% off Talbots and our Haven Well Within brand as well as local business discounts (where applicable)!

What You'll Do:

• Own and drive product development process with cross functional teams and agents
• Follow up on sample development to ensure calendar deliverables are achieved
• Continually assess and identify impact on the business if deadlines are missed
• Problem solve and seek opportunities to work more strategically within the department.
• Action necessary steps to achieve business goals by prioritizing tasks, managing time efficiently and driving closure of outstanding issues.
• Possess raw material knowledge (fabric/trim) and have ability to create solutions relating to cost, time, capacity and quality standards.
• Partner with Design and Sourcing from inception throughout development ensuring product details meet aesthetic direction as well as bulk production criteria within the timeline.
• Collaborate with Sourcing team throughout approval process to ensure on-time delivery of product.
• Attend and lead weekly Cross Functional Team (CFT) meetings.
• Manage trim Time & Action
• Work on special projects as needed

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 4+ years’ experience
• Extensive product knowledge of knit material
• In depth product knowledge of fabric and construction
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Web PDM. Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented with strong organizational capabilities
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and divisions
• Flexible/adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Must demonstrate competencies: client focus, accountability for results, team effectiveness, attention to detail, flexibility, and professional confidence

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Community / Marketing Title: Product Development - Senior Product Coordinator, Knits

Company Profile:

Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, the company is known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and  can enhance an already thriving culture.  With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a  full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.

EEO Employer Verbiage:

Talbots is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, or any other category protected by applicable law. Talbots is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process please contact recruiting@talbots.com. Talbots will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business.

PositionType_Description: Full Time

Location_formattedLocationLong: New York, New York US