The purpose of this job is to support the Product Developer & Senior Product Developer with the development of JD Own Brand product. Taking responsibility for specific areas under close supervision.The successful candidate will have relevant qualifications and some experience along with a passion for our product.

• Job Title – Junior Product Developer - JD Own Brand
• Location – JD Group, Hollinsbrook Way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RR.
• Working hours –  40 Hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Junior Product Developer, you'll be doing the following: 

• Issuing packs/comments & Supplier communications throughout process
• Setting up basic size charts, maintain and keep block library updated within the team
• Interpreting fit meeting notes
• Creating basic BOMs
• Completing Test report approvals/ITS online, chasing suppliers and managing approvals
• Understanding a test matrix, Train with PD on creation of a test matrix.
• Create Care Label Templates
• Critical path monitoring
• Support Packing List & Invoice Queries
• Understanding sales analysis
• Take on areas of responsibility for specific ranges under the guidance of PD & SPD as appropriate
• Manage day to day incoming/outgoing samples where required in a timely manner ensuring correct documentation attached.
• Maintaining style details/info on relevant systems.
• Assist in the creation of tech packs and costings on the PLM system.
• Approve lab-dips and strike offs referring issues to the design and buying team
• Take part in fit sessions and add fit comments to the PLM system.
• Sample measuring and comments
• Maintaining the critical path on PLM system, chasing relevant info from suppliers and reporting issues.

What We're Looking For:

• Knowledge of Microsoft office software is essential.
• JD retail experience is highly desirable.
• Basic Illustrator knowledge an advantage.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Relevant Degree or equivalent level qualifications/experience which incorporates Clothing Technology and Product development.

The Company:

The JD Group is a leading omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with over 60,000 colleagues over 3,400 stores across several retail fascia's in over 30 markets around the world.

We are an equal opportunities employer who embraces and values differences. We recognise the importance of an inclusive workplace culture in which everyone can thrive irrespective of their background or identity.

To be a part of this successful and continuously growing company, you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people first, a digital leader and customer focused organisation which provides operational excellence and is continuous with identifying new areas of growth into our day to day.

We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:

• Incremental Holiday Allowance
• Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online
• Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme
• Discounted Gym membership
• Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work
• Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications

Interested?

If you are interested in this position, then press the Apply Now button.

Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of your application, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion

Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager.

Thank you again for your time.

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