Sourcing & Product Development Assistant

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HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU:
•For full time employees, Health, Dental, Vision, 401K with generous matching program, generous paid time off.
•Potential Annual Bonus Opportunity.
•50% discount at restaurants and retail locations.
•Career advancement opportunities as we are growing!
•For more benefit related information please click HERE.
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LIVE THE ISLAND LIFE
Tommy Bahama is looking for creative, diverse, and energetic people to help us live the island life! Tommy Bahama has grown to include both men's and women's apparel, home and beach goods, and a thriving restaurant and bar business. Everything that bears the Tommy Bahama name is created with an unwavering eye towards quality. More than ever, our focus is on taking our guests someplace great - through exceptional service, upscale products, and delicious food and drinks. Maintaining our unique point of view requires a diverse team that includes apparel designers, e-commerce and technology experts, manufacturing and operations, and, of course, retail and hospitality professionals. We would love to have you share your talents with us!
SET THE COURSE
The Sourcing & Product Development Assistant is responsible for supporting the Sourcing & Product Development team throughout the development stage with focus on data management, sample tracking and Product Development calendar adherence. This position will maintain departmental tools and reports and coordinate with cross functional teams to ensure department and business objectives are met in a timely manner.
BE THE ISLAND GUIDE

• Update and maintain development WIP reports across multiple seasons simultaneously as it relates to requests, submits and approvals of mocks, wash submits, trims and embroideries to ensure vendor and corporate calendar deliverables are met through all development stages
• Create and maintain samples tracking chart to track and receive from initial sample stage through salesman sample stage. Support category manager in reviewing samples for product accuracy. Coordinate with design, technical design and samples team for distribution of samples.
• Communicate sample costs and HTS codes to samples team
• Track and review seasonal development costs and issue POs with Manager's approval
• Assist category manager in reviewing tech packs for accuracy and generating tech packs to send to vendors
• Support category manager field non-technical vendor/supplier inquiries as co-liaison to design, materials and production teams to field non-technical vendor/supplier inquiries
• Maintain and update Flex PLM with sourcing data for vendor allocation, milestone meetings and merchant product data downloads
• Manage sourcing data in text files for Brand Launch line list
• Assist in updating and maintaining cost sheets
• Support category manager and manager with various projects and duties as needed
• Attend cross functional and milestone meetings as needed
• Flexible for other duties as needed to help support the overall business.

ESSENTIALS FOR LIFE IN PARADISE

• High school diploma. Bachelor's Degree in Fashion or equivalent experience desired.
• Generally, 3+ years of experience in garment manufacturing/Product Development.
• Experience with Flex PLM preferred.
• Strong MS Office, especially Excel skills preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with management and cross functional teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to details.
• Ability to work proactively and problem solve.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in high pace environment.
• Good analytical skills.
• Good judgment and decision-making ability.
• Deadline driven, self-starter.

Multiple factors will vary the applicable rate of pay for this role, including an individual's experience, knowledge, and skillset, as well as work location and available budget.
Rate Range: $21.16-31.73 hourly
Mahalo (thank you) for your interest in Tommy Bahama!
Mahalo (thank you) for your interest in Tommy Bahama!
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