Job Title: Apparel Developer
About SprinterSports:
We are a leading retailer of sports and activewear, with over 200 physical stores and an online shop featuring top brands like Nike, Adidas, Reebok, and our own labels.
About the Role:
As an Apparel Developer at SprinterSports, you will play a key part in enhancing product quality and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Daily Responsibilities:
* Send documentation to suppliers to guarantee timely product launches and follow-ups.
* Manage product development and sample approval, evaluating raw materials, accessories, measurements, and other specific details.
* Closely monitor orders and production plans to ensure compliance with deadlines, procedures, and quality requirements.
* Collaborate closely with design, purchasing, quality, logistics, and import departments.
* Define target prices, negotiate with suppliers, send documentation, place orders, and manage delivery timelines.
* Analyze competitors and conduct benchmarking.
* Identify new opportunities to expand or renew the product range.
* Support the area coordinator by ensuring factories and suppliers follow our instructions and needs, adhere to standards and deadlines, and provide weekly feedback on each supplier's status and any potential issues.
Requirements:
* Training in Pattern Making, Sewing, and Textile Design (Higher Vocational Training, CFGS, or similar).
* Knowledge of production stages in textiles, footwear, or accessories.
* Advanced level of Excel.
Benefits:
* Annual bonus based on performance.
* Flexible working hours.
* Flexible compensation package (medical insurance, restaurant, transportation, childcare, etc.).
* Employee discounts.
* Personalized career development plan within the JD Group.
* Extensive training catalog in hard and soft skills (languages, technical training, etc.).
* On-site sports facilities.