Levi Strauss & Co.

We are looking for a Women's Woven Product Developer who can bring category expertise as well as innovative ideas to the Levi's Tops PD Team.. Experienced in outerwear development and applying knowledge of sourcing fabrication, trims, and/or finishes to meet design vision, merchant requirements, and company financial goals.. Establish and monitor time and action calendars to hit major milestone deliverables and negotiate costs to meet target margin goals; suggesting alternatives when relevant.. Must possess strong knowledge of costing, garment construction, pre-production and production coordination.. Intermediate to advanced computer skills with emphasis on MS Office software & PLM Systems.

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Job Description <ul><li>We are looking for a Women's Woven Product Developer who can bring category expertise as well as innovative ideas to the Levi's Tops PD Team.</li><li>Manage all phases of development cycle from initial concept through Buy Ready.</li><li>Responsible for executing product development activities from initial design concept to commercial sample approval.</li><li>Create strong cross functional relationships to ensure cost, sample execution and brand aesthetic meets designs intent and merchandising requirements.</li><li>Experienced in outerwear development and applying knowledge of sourcing fabrication, trims, and/or finishes to meet design vision, merchant requirements, and company financial goals.</li><li>Counter-source and provide options to design where necessary to ensure global margin goals are attainable for production execution.</li><li>Ability to build vendor seasonal strategy by understanding vendor key strengths, capabilities, and capacity while keeping cost and brand identity in mind.</li><li>Ensures that Merchants have all seasonal selling samples by coordinating and driving deadlines with the cross-functional teams leading up to and during the sample production timeline.</li><li>Establish and monitor time and action calendars to hit major milestone deliverables and negotiate costs to meet target margin goals; suggesting alternatives when relevant.</li><li>Collaborate with sourcing partners overseas to create viable solutions or options that can be presented to cross functional teams.</li><li>Anticipate and identify any potential obstacles in the development process and facilitate effective resolution by collaborating with cross functional teams.</li><li>Experienced in working at a rapidly changing, high growth environment and to manage multiple and competing work priorities, demands and changes.</li><li>Knowledgeable and skilled in communicating with sourcing offices and/or vendors daily (written and verbal) on pertinent design, development, delivery and/or cost related issues.</li><li>Conduct meetings with design team and proactively follow up on pending inquiries and sample approvals.</li><li>Collaborate with product integrity when issues arise to quickly solve or grant concessions on testing reports prior to bulk production.</li><li>Reinforces core values by engaging all internal and external partners with a high degree of professionalism and exhibits confidence and resourcefulness when faced with challenge.</li><li>Creates a collaborative and positive team environment that encourages authentic and transparent contribution.</li><li>Robust ability to pay close attention to detail and coordinate various activities simultaneously in a fast pace environment.</li><li>Maintain and manage data on Trackfile to ensure integrity and accuracy of the information.</li><li>Excellent communication skills that possess the ability to work well with others in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment with positive attitude </li></ul>Education And Experience <ul><li>3-5+ years of product development experience is required and/or product management experience with an understanding of managing product from concept to completion. Experience in outerwear desired.</li><li>Must possess strong knowledge of costing, garment construction, pre-production and production coordination.</li><li>Ability to handle several tasks and projects simultaneously in a fast-moving environment.</li><li>Intermediate to advanced computer skills with emphasis on MS Office software & PLM Systems.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing or equivalent combination of education and experience.</li><li>Takes initiative and accountability for their work and can work independently. </li></ul>he Company's policy is to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, Vietnam era/disabled veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected classes prohibited by applicable law. Company policy prohibits harassment of applicants or employees on the basis of any protected classes. The Company has established a continuing Affirmative Action Program to assure equal employment opportunity in all its policy decisions affecting recruitment, selection, assignment, promotion, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Levi Strauss & Co. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected category. Minorities, females, people with disabilities, and veterans are highly encouraged to apply. The expected starting salary range for this role is $76,000 to $119,000. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance and business needs.      Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive plans, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request.    Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits or other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.  EOE M/F/Disability/Vets LOCATION San Francisco, CA, USA FULL TIME/PART TIME Full time Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.

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