Pre Production Sr. Specialist - Arizona
Primary Responsibilities:
Supports Design to ensure products are executed with design specifications.
Supports Raw Materials team to allocate sample yardage, raw materials and trims needed for samples, testing and production.
Assists in the approval process and timeline to ensure accuracy and avoid delivery impact.
Executes the requesting and tracking of product samples including prototypes, technical fit, line review samples, etc.
Continuously communicate to all team members on production updates, approvals & issues.
Supports Sourcing, IBO and Product Integrity teams for challenges and issues while maintaining JCPenney standards.
Inputs data into systems and ensures the integrity and accuracy of the information.
Core Competencies & Accomplishments:
4-year College degree preferred.
3+ years (post-graduation) related experience in pre-production, product development, and/or merchandising
Excellent organizational, communication and decision-making skills
High sense of urgency and initiative
Proven experience building working relationships with cross-functional teams
Strong reporting and analytical skills
Computer proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; Flex PLM experience is highly preferred
What you get:
We offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise.
About JCPenney:
JCPenney is the shopping destination for diverse, working American families. With inclusivity at its core, the Company’s product assortment meets customers’ everyday needs and helps them commemorate every special occasion with style, quality and value. JCPenney offers a broad portfolio of fashion, apparel, home, beauty and jewelry from national and private brands and provides personal services including salon, portrait and optical. The Company and its 50,000 associates worldwide serve customers where, when and how they want to shop – from jcp.com to more than 650 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In 2022, JCPenney celebrates 120 years as an iconic American brand by continuing its legacy of connecting with customers through shopping and community engagement.
For more opportunities to join our team please visit our careers page.
Pay Range: USD $57,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.We share a passion for serving customers, supporting our communities and making JCPenney the best retailer for all families. As a Company founded on the Golden Rule, our success is rooted in the belief that we treat everyone the way we would want to be treated. Working at JCPenney means joining a dedicated team of associates who are encouraged to be uniquely themselves in a collaborative and inclusive environment. After all, JCPenney is more than a destination for style and value, it’s a place where careers prosper, accomplishments are celebrated and diversity flourishes. It’s a place that’s meant for you.
JCPenney emerged more than 100 years ago as a small mercantile store serving families on the American frontier in the Old West. Today, we’re still pioneering new frontiers by challenging the old rules of retail and creating a shopping experience that merges the intimacy of a traditional store with the digital conveniences of personal technology.
Today, JCPenney is one of the nation’s largest apparel and home retailers with over 860 stores across the United States and Puerto Rico, and a powerful e-commerce site, jcp.com. The retail landscape is more competitive than ever, creating new opportunities to differentiate and streamline our business. With 98,000 hard-working associates around the globe, we have the talent and determination to succeed and be the best retailer for American families.