POSITION SUMMARY (Objective/Purpose of Position) :

　　The Materials Developer is a member of the product development team responsible for the development process and execution of materials development in textiles for apparel, footwear and other textile based finished products. The materials developer will lead the development process working with designers, developers, merchants, and vendors in identifying new materials and market trends to develop textiles the development specifications to production.

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

　　Perform market research to fully understand the textile applications for assigned product category, competing brand benchmarks, materials specifications, and required functional performance for assigned material/project development;

　　Present new materials technologies; and introduce potential solutions for improved product performance;

　　Work with product development team identify/validate potential new materials opportunities;

　　Lead the materials development timeline from seasonal strategy, concept reviews, planning, sample reviews, approvals, to production release. Coordinate the transfer of new materials launch planning with quality and production teams;

　　Develop and document project scope and product specifications with product teams;

　　Identify supply chain partners and mills to develop samples and quotations.

　　Complete cost analysis to understand baseline target cost relative to product margin requirements

　　Review specification details, development testing data, and corrections required. Address potential roadblocks in meeting performance and project timeline

　　Perform materials review of samples, address challenges regarding specifications, timelines, or pricing. Present sample to development team for feedback – communicate any revisions to factory;

　　Update and confirm final specifications, upload spec sheet, costing, supplier/mill assignment, and development reviews into PLM system;

　　Solicit feedback from field testers with final samples for materials evaluation;

　　Work with product developers and merchants to educate/share materials technology story for product content to be created for collateral materials to support product in packaging, infographics, and digital media platforms.

　　Coordinate with quality teams and vendors to ensure that all materials testing procedures have been executed;

　　Ensure accuracy and submission of materials database in PLM

　　OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

　　EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Preferred Degree : Bachelor’s Degree in Textiles, Materials, or Product Development

　　Experience :

　　5-7 years in materials or product development role

　　Working industry knowledge in textiles

　　Experience working with international supply base

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

　　Ability to use MS Office suite; Proficient in use of MS Excel, and Adobe Illustrator

　　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

　　Product risk assessment skills

　　Strong analytical and trouble shooting skills

　　Proactive on problem solving and resolution oriented

　　Ability to lead through clear and consistent actions

　　Ability to collaborate in a cross functional team environment

　　Accountable to follow through on a task from beginning to end

　　Ability to self-manage/work independently

　　Coaching and mentoring skills for product development team members

　　Sees the strategic goals of the company and can translate this to some aspects of their AOR

　　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. Travel may vary based on development projects.

　　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

　　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].

　　Bass Pro Shops

　　About Bass Pro Shops

　　Bass Pro Shops (http://www.basspro.com/) is North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company. Founded in 1972 when avid young angler Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today the company provides customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more. In 2017 Bass Pro Shops joined forces with Cabela’s (http://www.cabelas.com/) to create a “best-of-the-best” experience with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service. Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group (http://www.whiterivermg.com/) , offering an unsurpassed collection of industry-leading boat brands, and Big Cedar Lodge (http://www.bigcedar.com/) , America’s Premier Wilderness Resort. Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the outdoors and has been named by Forbes as “one of America’s Best Employers.”