Job Description

Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascias in many markets around the world.

JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019 and continues to grow in the UK and internationally.

We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative and customer-focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of our day to day objectives.

Junior Product Developer
JD Own Brand

Responsible to : Product Developer
Responsible for: N/A
Department: JD Own Brand
Location: Hollinsbrook Way, Pilsworth, Bury, Lancs BL9 8RR
Hours: 40

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.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Assist with costing, negotiation and raising of orders on the PLM system.

Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed:

• 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.

We know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits including staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.

Thank you for your time

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