This is a hybrid role based out of our HQ office near Portland, Oregon. The expectation is for employees to be in-office 3 days or more per week, depending on business need. This in-office expectation is subject to change at business discretion.

ABOUT THE POSITION 

The Development Coordinator III manages the day-to-day duties of the development function from new sample distribution, sample reporting & tracking, best practices, SOP’s and shared files organization. Other responsibilities include creating and maintaining the seasonal calendar for the development of new products from initial concept to sales sample. Other opportunities for this role include growth withing the scope of footwear product development for inline, outlet, SMU & L4L products. This person will deliver projects and related samples according to predetermined timelines and evaluate competitive developments with an eye towards improving the company's products.   

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE 

• Coordinate sample communication. Lead and update weekly sample tracking reports – inline/SMU/L4L/outlet – communicate clearly and effectively to LO and HQ product teams. Driving continuous improvement of tracking. 

• Assist Buy Ready promotion for development, engineering and cross-functional teams. 

• Coordinate seasonal calendar review. Sample Tracking, color Review, Buy Ready  

• Maintain and update Product Operations processes, SOPs and guidelines.  Manage central file data base for Product Ops teams. 

• Establish and foster professional, industrious working relationship with cross-functional peers and factory partners. Build up this relationship in a manner which ensures the name and integrity of the Columbia Company is continually held in high esteem.  

• Maintain up-to-date information on LO allocation and capability matrix. Combines strong aptitude for data mining with a deep ambition for creative exploration, bridging insights with innovation.  

• Under direction of Product Development Manager, develop product specifications and coordinate all aspects of product development from concepts to product confirmation for assigned models. 

• Provide input to the design process in areas related to cost, color, production, and functional componentry for outdoor and lifestyle product. 

• Handles development priorities across multiple product types, including SMU, Outlet, and L4L programs, while maintaining operational efficiency and supporting the unique needs of each business channel. 

• Track development plans for assigned models using timelines with specific target dates to ensure samples are delivered to Merchandising Department according to schedule.  Provide continuous and detailed progress reports to omni-ad and Product Development Manager 

• Maintain close communication with the overseas development staff reviewing progress and resolving issues. 

• Collaborate with Design (i.e. color and footwear) and Merchandising groups identify materials, components and construction options for each project.  

• Maintain current files on all assigned styles currently being developed or produced overseas.  Model files contain sample request forms, latest specification sheet, specification change notices, 2D & 3D files, and other related information. 

• Travel 10-15% of time, primarily between the US and Asia, and within Asian countries. 

YOU HAVE 

• Bachelor's degree with course work in manufacturing, engineering or related field. 

• 3+ years' experience in product creation  

• 2+ years analytical experience with Excel, Power BI 

• Proficient with Excel, writing formulas (i.e: vlookup, if functions), pivot tables 

• Experience with data reporting 

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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. 

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.

If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to [email protected] with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.