Product Developer

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We're a company of people who like to forge our own path. We invented the blue jean in 1873, and we reinvented khaki pants in 1986. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines in manufacturing. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do. Our brands stand for freedom and self-expression around the world.
Where we lead, others follow. For more than 160 years, we've used the strength of our brands to lead with our values and make an outsized impact on the world. We employ more than 15,000 people globally to support our great brands: Levi's®, Dockers®, Beyond Yoga and Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™

• Informs lead on any potential gaps in the sourcing strategy to Vendor capability/Capacity based on seasonal requirements.
• Explore the opportunities for reducing lead-times and discuss with lead.
• Manages product lead times with source base and related capacity planning trigger activities to achieve delivery requirements (also partners with FE/Planning).
• Influences Vendors to build capabilities that support a rationalized and optimized sourcing strategy for the brand.
• Ensure there is a concurrent flow of information between development and execution at key touch points to improve overall product delivery.
• Anticipates on potential issues that may rise either in GTM or quality of raw materials, manufacturing, finishing, and logistics. Conducts risk assessment product delivery and creates appropriate back up plans as needed.
• Follow up on the status at any point in GTM calendar of protos, FLA, CS samples, and production.
• Appropriately highlights product engineering and risks to PD or to decision makers with some suggested alternatives.
• Detail and validate vendor wise product costings break ups and proactively communicates results or difficulties to achieve targets.
• Review vendor wise monthly performance report on delivery, serviceability and as well defect %. Follow up with CAP for continuous improvements to meet Key Objective i.e “Ontime In Full”.
• Follow up with vendor on test failures, resubmissions in engagement with Fabric/Finish team.
• Follow up on the Freeze production capacities based on Supply Planning need for at least 6 months ahead.
• Collaborate with cross functional team to solve any issues in timely manner and work together across common goal.

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Textiles/Engineering.

• Minimum 3 years of denim experience in a manufacturing facility / Buying house / Brand liaison office. 

Other Skills

• Excellent communication & analytical skills.

• Problem solving & Decision-making skills.

• Logical Reasoning Ability.

• Strong follow-up and ability to meet Critical deadlines.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Well-versed with MS Office & PLM.