Commercial Product Developer

Workwear Outfitters has a strong legacy of building innovative and authentic market-right products and is a leading supplier of work apparel and footwear for diverse occupations in industries such as automotive, manufacturing, oil and gas, utilities, government, food services, telecommunications, hospitality, and many more. Workwear Outfitters is based in Nashville, Tennessee with more than 5,500 employees in facilities spanning the globe.

Brands under the Workwear Outfitters umbrella include Red Kap, Bulwark, Image Authority, Kodiak, Terra, Liberty , Work Authority, Workrite Fire Service, Chef Designs, Horace Small, CritiCore, and OOBE. Workwear Outfitters is also the exclusive licensee for Dickies apparel in the B2B channel.

Our Purpose: "We champion and empower workers who make our world work better"

Major benefits include medical, vision and dental, Life and Disability coverage.

Other benefits included: 401K, Tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, and many others.

What You Will Do as a Commercial Product Developer

This position manages the development of product into the designated supply channels ensuring an efficient, timely transition of each product as it matures through the development cycle. Guides the teams through the new ordering logistics, the transition period of the product and clearly communicates how the new product fits into the overall mix from each supply base.

How You Will Make a Difference:

• Manages the development of product into the designated supply channels ensuring an efficient, timely transition of each product as it matures through the development cycle. Guides the teams through the new ordering logistics, the transition period of the product and clearly communicates how the new product fits into the overall mix from each supply base.

• Drives all aspects of the product development process for assigned products, including systems databases, communication between the suppliers and merchandising. Oversees and communicates appropriately on the entire development process and specific details involved in each assigned project.

• Provides analysis and input in product developments and placement as it relates to new and existing supply base commercially.

• Develops and executes existing supplier capabilities through the education/training of internal customers, merchandising, marketing and operations as well as existing customer such as designated supply teams.

• In conjunction with the Manager, Product Development, gathers and evaluates the development variables, such as pricing, cost scenarios, vendor minimums, lead times, duty restrictions, and logistics needs in support of the product development process.

• Nurtures connectivity with merchandising to appreciate all aspects of the team's product development needs to support immediate and long-term strategy.

Skills for Success:

• Bachelor's degree is required

• 3-5 years of related experience preferred

• Previous experience in supply chain product development OR degree in supply chain

• Previous experience in apparel a plus

• Fluent in Spanish a plus

• Excellent communication skills (writing/oral)

• Strong ability to negotiate terms in a variety of circumstances

• Strong technical skills, computer skills, and overall business acumen

• Detailed oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines

• Ability to travel up to 10%