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Communicate results to suppliers, QA, Merchandisers.\nMonitor development deliverables of Product Creation Calendar across the cross-functional team.\nManage ELC chart and maintain seasonal costing quotes with managers’ guidance. Provide costing comparisons on developments to Merchandising.\nReview and comment on Pre-Production/Top of Production samples with Tech Design partners.\nExecute photo shoot and salesman samples process on a seasonal basis, ensuring complete review of quality and color.\nManage Compliance/Classification/Safety requirements for products in the development cycle.\nResolve production and delivery issues, supporting process improvement and on-time delivery.\nMaintain the fabric swatch library, top-of-production sample library, style files, and sample racks.\nProofread marketing materials for accuracy of all content.\nAdminister the resourcing process of current products and programs. Maintain change logs and product databases.\nTravel domestically and/or internationally may be required.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nComply with all policies and standards.\nWhat Are We Looking For?\n6+ years in product development and production management, or equivalent education\nUnderstanding of the garment and textile manufacturing processes.\nKnowledgeable in component costing, including garment construction, raw material options, and landing factors\nBasic understanding of international trade agreements, duty & tariff, customs regulations, and product safety standards\nAbility to learn and understand promotional industry and decoration viability\nEmbrace and value collaboration, teamwork, and collective ideation.\nWork cooperatively and enthusiastically to proactively achieve shared goals and self-manage while taking initiative.\nCollaborate with cross-functional team members and drive positive changes.\nSeek continuous improvement and build decision making capacities with direction from teammates and managers.\nHave a thorough understanding of development calendar to meet or exceed all deadlines\nAbility to prioritize tasks and workload effectively for workflow, especially during high-demand situations\nEmbody accuracy, organization, and attention to detail, growing verbal, written, and visual communication skills\nWhat's Our Offer?\nSalary Range: You`ll earn between $32.56 - $38.46 on an hourly basis, depending on experience.\nBonus: You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary.\nPaid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.\nAdditional Benefits:\nComprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits\n401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle\nLife insurance\nShort/long-term disability coverage\nPaid maternity/paternity leave\nPet insurance\nWhat Should You Expect?\nHybrid: SanMar's Eastpointe office is located in Issaquah, WA in the Seattle metropolitan area. Employees are required to work in our offices Tuesday through Thursday each week and additional days may be added based on business needs. Our standard working hours are 8:00-5:00 PST. Periodic travel may be required. The employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods while working on a computer and participating in virtual and in-person meetings. Frequent use of hands for keyboarding and standard office equipment is required. Occasional standing, walking, and reaching may be needed to attend meetings or collaborate in an office setting. The role requires the ability to perform close visual work on a computer for extended periods. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.\nWhy Work at SanMar?\nOur people are at the heart of everything we do. They bring their talent, passion and dedication to work with them every day. Their hard work inspires us and gives us purpose. We love working here together.\nWhether you work in our headquarters, from your home or in one of our distribution centers across North America, we believe that investing in you is just the right thing to do. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and well-being, life balance, career growth and (eventually) retirement.\nSanMar works with brands you already know, like Nike, The North Face and Brooks Brothers, as well as providing industry-leading private label apparel and accessories. Our people come to work excited to do their part, providing clothing that helps people feel that they’re a part of something special.\nHere’s your chance to be a part of this story. 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