Footwear Product Development Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), costing, and development timelines within PLM
• Manage sample tracking and seasonal development status reporting to ensure on-time execution
• Cook up development calendars, sample requests, and ongoing communication with footwear vendors
• Support costing, margin tracking, and development documentation throughout the lifecycle
• Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain data accuracy and support on-time buy approvals
• Aid in fit sessions and wear testing, including preparation and follow-up
• Support continuous improvement of development tools, systems, and workflows
• Prepare and maintain weekly development reports on cost, margin, timelines, sample status, and buy readiness for cross-functional teams and leadership
• Build footwear development knowledge through close collaboration with cross-functional footwear team
• Cook up carry-over and new color footwear developments on a seasonal basis to gain valuable experience and vendor communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in footwear development, product development, PLM, Merchandising or related roles/experience
• Prior Footwear PLM experience required
• AA or BA in a relevant field such as Fashion Design, Product Development, Footwear Design, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Textile Science, Merchandising, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with overseas vendors
• General understanding of footwear construction, materials, and testing processes
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed