Associate Product Developer Jobs

Description

Bath & Body Works is seeking an Associate Product Developer to support the Product and Fragrance Development team. This role is based in Columbus, OH on a hybrid schedule 2-4 days in office/week.

Responsibilities

Product & Fragrance Development

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

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

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

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:

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

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

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.

Bath & Body Works is dedicated to building a workforce and creating a culture where everyone feels like they are valued and belong. We are committed to providing access, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Bath & Body Works welcomes and encourages people who are expecting and/or parents-to-be to apply to this or any other role with the company.

Category: Product Development