Job Abstract

Earthwise, a Bunzl company, is currently seeking an energetic, organized, and motivated Sr. Product Developer for our facility in Glendale, CA. The Sr. Product Developer will lead the product management process from concept through commercialization. The Sr. Product Developer will finalize all specifications including costing, material specifications, artwork approval, and pre-production confirmation. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of fabric, printing, trims, construction/manufacturing of apparel and/or accessories.

Your career path has many avenues available for you to succeed. Are you looking to advance at a rate that matches your ambition and skill set? At Bunzl, we understand and want to invest in you. With our multi-career options, you’ll not only be able to find the adventure you are looking for today, but can be confident that new opportunities will be there for advancement in your future.

At Bunzl, we know that our employees are our number one asset. We seek to recruit and retain the right people who are passionate about our business and we provide opportunities for our employees so that they may progress within our company based on their talents, experiences, and their aptitude.

Responsibilities:

• Manage product processes from conception through commercialization for the Earthwise brand and custom orders.
• Partner with factories to execute product specifications; engineer product to meet cost and function requirements.
• Consult and analyze customer data to prepare initial product specifications and costing template.
• Use product knowledge and creativity to lead high level solutions to complex product issues.
• Collaborate with Sales Dept. on costing requests to meet target margins and customer specifications.
• Source, coordinate, and prepare final technical specifications for final cost and purchase order submittal.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree specializing in Fashion Merchandising, Product Development, or Design preferred
• 3+ years of product development and/or production or combination of both in the Apparel/Accessories industry, experience in both foreign and domestic markets preferred.
• Experience in various forms of printing (screen, roller, heat transfer, etc.).
• Proficient in: Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Smartsheets.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management skills.
• Must be a problem solver and demonstrate good critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication skills, verbally and written.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Self-starter, adapts quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Earthwise CA salary range: $75K - $85K based on experience, education, and geographic location.

So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.

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Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.