Prod Developer

The Product Developer is responsible for managing the factory through the entire product development process. This involves coordinating with the US and Bangkok teams and vendors to develop and maintain reports that track development, approvals and potentially costing of all styles of the product line. You will analyze the development progress, consult with management to fix items that are missing deadlines, and recommend corrective action plans. You will seek advice on complex issues that need to addressed and bring to management’s attention.

**Responsibilities**
- Participate in the daily merchandising activities including product development
- Responsible for product development process to ensure that products meet customers' quality and budget requirements
- Maintain tracking and related record keeping, data input and in/out parcel coordination
- Follow up from protos / sales samples to pre-production activities with US office and vendors
- Monitor sample approval status to ensure on time sample delivery
- Coordinate between vendors, suppliers, overseas counterparts and internal teams to ensure the production & shipment are on the right track
- Work with vendor/factories to follow up on testing and fix any potential quality issues
- Coordinate with graphics coordinator, color team & mill for to ensure on time color and embellishment approvals Facilitate timely communication with internal and external parties between US office, suppliers and manufacturers

**Requirements**:

- Minimum 3 years of solid Sportswear merchandising experience in Knit / Woven
- Headwear experience a major plus but not required
- Have technical knowledge, strong communication and problem solving skills
- A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to manage, motivate and develop others
- Detail minded and strong communication skills
- Expert PC skills using spreadsheets
- Must be detail-oriented, able to multitask, and unerringly punctual in meeting deadlines
- Willing and able to travel extensively, often to foreign and/or remote locations
- Previous experience in US market
- Fluent English (Mandarin not necessary but a plus)
- With less experience will consider as Assistant Merchandiser.