Assoc Product Developer

Job description

Description

Bath & Body Works is seeking an Associate Product Developer to support the Product and Fragrance Development team.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Product & Fragrance Development

·  Assist and support set-up for evaluation meetings and presentations
·  Provide sampling support for consumer testing
·  Partner with manager on the development of product and fragrances; help brainstorm new ideas
·  Learn fundamentals of product and fragrance development
·  Manage the execution and processing of systems workflow
·  Support brief process
·  Distribute samples to team and brand for evaluation
·  Track base & fragrance submissions; participate with team in submission evaluation
·  Ownership over low complexity programs including timeline management and execution with vendors
·  Owns communication on programs with fragrance houses and contract manufacturers
·  Manage, organize and maintain the product closets and libraries
·  Responsible for following up with vendors
·  Join teams to support on-site development (i.e contract fillers, fragrance houses)
·  Research market trends for fragrance and pattern for innovative forms

 

Category & Market Expertise (Including: Internal, External, Libraries, Other)

·  Data entry and maintenance of competitive information, inclusive of databases, library, and reporting
·  Purchase competitive products as directed
·  Develop exposure and awareness to brand and relevant competitive store environments

 

Data Management/Reporting

·  Update reports and systems accurately
·  Gain exposure to the fragrance houses and other external partners
·  Begin to build understanding of end-to-end work flow process and development milestones

 

Cross Functional Support/Relationship Building

·  Build cross functional relationships with internal peers across Bath and Body Works functions
·  Initiate and develop professional relationships with external vendors

 

Talent Management/Development

·  Identify continuous learning opportunities for own development
·  Introduction to product and fragrance functional fundamentals, including vocabulary

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

·  1-2 years related experience or relevant Internship
·  High attention to detail and accuracy
·  Ability to work, adapt and flex in a fast-paced, ever changing environment
·  Strong time Management skills
·  Strong communication stills
·  Ability to communicate effectively across function
·  Proficiency with MS Office
·  Understanding of SAP a plus

 

 

EDUCATION:

·  Bachelor’s Degree preferred

 

Qualifications

An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.