Product Implementation Coordinator

SUMMARY:

The Product Implementation Coordinator plays a critical role in the development and execution of sock products across multiple brands. This position manages product development workflows, coordinates color approvals, evaluates product performance standards, and ensures accurate documentation and communication throughout the development lifecycle. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support end-to-end product development process for multiple sock brands.
• Evaluate development samples to ensure compliance with fit requirements, dimensional specifications, and cross-stretch standards.
• Coordinate seasonal yarn color palette development, including lab dip submissions and approvals.
• Track approval status and maintain accurate records of yarn color developments.
• Communicate color updates and approvals with internal teams and external partners.
• Collaborate closely with design, development, production, and quality teams.
• Create PLM tech packs for Renfro developments, new business opportunities, and other key development needs.
• Evaluate knit samples using industry standard tools and methods to ensure adherence to required layout specification.
• Analyze sample evaluation data in real time to establish next steps to achieve required fit, cross stretch and layout standards during the product development process.
• Update tracking sheets and PLM with design approvals and initiate required third party testing for development styles that will be booked into production.
• Assemble Approval Product Packets (APPs) for all approved developed styles, including approved sock samples, flat layout measurement standards, and cross-stretch standards.
• Ensure APPs are accurately documented for submission to our manufacturing facilities as reference tools to support consistency in production setup and quality assurance checks.
• Collaborate with co-workers, management, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Comply with all applicable regulations, policies, work procedures, and company instructions.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to analyze technical data and make sound recommendations.
• Professional demeanor with strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience in product development, apparel, textile, or related industries preferred.
• Familiarity with garment measurement standards, fit evaluation, and quality testing processes preferred.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• College degree in related discipline OR equivalent experience preferred.
• Product Development experience and textile industry experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY

• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and use it to make informed decisions or provide recommendations to decision-makers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical Information to audiences with varying levels of technical expertise
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to retain and apply information effectively.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position requires the employee to:

• Frequently required to talk, hear, reach, walk, stand, stoop or bend;

• Frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle and feel;

• Occasionally required to lift 25 lbs;

• Precise vision requirements necessary for close evaluation of knitted fabric attributes and color matching.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Generally, will work in conditioned office environment.

*The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer at any time with or without notice.

AA/EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without race, color, gender (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristics. *