Product Creation, Temporary Support

at  New Balance

WHO WE ARE:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.

JOB SUMMARY:

New Balance Apparel is positioned as a key growth engine for the company. New Balance is on a journey from a category leader in footwear to a brand living at the intersection of sport and culture across footwear and apparel. This role presents the opportunity to be apart of a dynamic, strategic, product obsessed team.
The Product Creation Temporary Support Role will assist the Women’s Global Product Creation team with a focus on operational and data responsibilities, helping to ensure the on-time execution of product planning, development and creation. This position will be responsible for sample organization and management for the product category. Additionally, this role will support the team with a strong knowledge of the competitive market through trend research and the creation of competitor analysis reports.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Focus on data integrity of our PLM system/ Data Entry Style Set-up, including initial style set up and on-going management of style details and attributes
• Sample organization and management - pulling samples on behalf of the team for Key Gate meetings / Photo shoots/ Athletes
• Sample Order Management (GXTR) for SMU’s, Photo Shoots, and Seeding
• Compile buy data information in a visual line plan format to share out with team
• Excel and PowerPoint support as needed within the scope of the product creation team

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Displays a can-do attitude, with a high level of initiative and resourcefulness
• Enjoys working collaboratively, as part of a team and building strong working relationships
• Passion for understanding the consumer, market and competitive trends
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills
• Experienced in Excel and proficient in PowerPoint
• Exposure to PLM systems is a plus

Please refer the Job description for details