Product Developer - Fishing & Marine

POSITION SUMMARY: ­

The Product Developer – Fishing and Marine is a member of the product development team responsible for the development process and execution of a product development in the Fishing & Marine product category.  The product developer will coordinate the development process working with designers, merchants, and vendors in taking product from the concept stage to production for the assigned product category.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform market research to fully understand the product category, brands, product positioning, feature sets, and required functional performance for assigned product/project development;
• Work with product development team to identify/validate potential new product opportunities;
• Lead the development team in the product development timeline from seasonal strategy, concept reviews, planning, sample reviews, approvals, production release, product launch planning, to 1st PO receipts;
• Develop and document project scope and product specifications with product development team;
• Work with designers on complete technical packages for factories to develop samples and quotations. 
• Conduct cost analysis to understand baseline target costs relative to margin requirements at targeted retail price;
• Review Bill of Materials detail to ensure appropriate costing.  Address potential roadblocks (costs –tooling -materials- technology) in pursuing project and find solutions or seek resources to solve problems;
• Perform product review of samples, address challenges regarding specifications, materials, or pricing.  Present samples to development and merchant teams for feedback – communicate any revisions to factory;
• Update and confirm final specifications, upload specification sheet, costing, factory assignment, and development reviews into PLM system
• Provide field testers with final samples for testing (if needed); develop field testing requirements and conduct follow-up reviews with testers;
• Work with designers to develop packaging that is appropriate for the product and ensure it meets brand standards.  Submit and review all product content for collateral materials to support product in packaging, infographics, and digital media platforms. 
• Coordinate with quality and vendors to ensure that all product testing procedures have been executed, and advise on scheduling of new product factory PO audits; 
• Ensure accuracy and submission of new item forms
• OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred Degree:  Bachelor’s Degree in Product Development, Design, or Business

Experience:  

• 3-5 years in product development role
• Extensive fishing and marine knowledge and experience
• Experience working with domestic and international supply base

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Ability to use MS Office suite; Proficient in use of MS Excel
• Strong analytical and trouble shooting skills
• Attention to detail: visually and functionally
• Well organized
• Ability to multi-task, excellent time management
• Team player with ability to be flexible to changing business situations
• Can work-around roadblocks using existing knowledge
• Understands the strategic goals of the company and translates this into individual projects
• Takes responsibility for the outcome of projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; confident to present projects in group settings

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:  

Domestic and International.  Estimated travel less than 30 days per year.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Regular computer work, and sitting
• Ability to use hand tools to di-sect samples and use measuring gauges
• Occasional walking, standing, and lifting up to 50lbs
• Outdoor activities such as field testing

INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:

• Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.

Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer.  Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at [email protected].

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