Associate, Product Developer

Job Title: Associate, Product Developer

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Looking to unbox your full potential? Find YOUR Fit at the ALDO GROUP.

Join the ALDO Group and thrive in a culture of continuous learning and impactful social responsibility! We offer exceptional training programs and are committed to ethical practices and sustainability. Find YOUR Fit while making a positive difference – apply now!

FIND YOUR FIT

• Recognition programs to showcase your talent!
• Tools to support and help them to reach their Career Goals.  (Training Offers, Scholarship Programs, LinkedIn Learning and more).
• To be part of a company that takes a stand on issues affecting people, the environment, and our partners
• Summer Fridays (because Summer is for fun)
• Purchase discount on merchandise sold in all our divisions.
• Family & Friends events with discounts on our products
• Subsidized cafeteria & daycare
• Subsidized public transportation and free parking
• On-campus gym with access to a trainer
• Flex schedules and possibility to work from home
• Sick days
• Attractive total compensation!

YOUR ROLE

ALDO Group ‘s wholesale (APS) division is an industry-recognized wholesale distributor and third-party sourcing provider of fashion footwear, handbags and accessories. ALDO Product Services (APS) has branded wholesale, private label and brand management partnerships with some of the largest retailers in the world.

The Associate Product Developer will play a pivotal role in coordinating and facilitating communication between suppliers, the ALDO head office, and our retail partners. If you have a talent for understanding clients and addressing their specific needs, you might be the perfect fit for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate effective communication with our sourcing team to ensure smooth processes and timely deliverables, notably on product samples.
• Responsible for article creation and management within our PLM system to ensure accurate and up-to-date product data.
• Collaborate with the Senior Product Developer and Senior Designer to create detailed style colorway specifications.
• Ability to create product design concepts using software like Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, under the guidance of the Senior Creative Team.
• Develop and assemble PowerPoint presentations under the guidance of the Senior Product Developer to support various sales and promotional activities.
• Maintain the product development sample room.
• Entering data into BCT (Buying Central Retail) system.

DO YOU HAVE THE PROFILE WE'RE LOOKING FOR?

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 2-3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong command of Excel and Word.
• A keen eye for fashion, trends, and pop culture.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proven ability to excel under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and a pleasant disposition.
• Knowledge of BCR is considered an asset.

WE'RE ON A JOURNEY TO CREATE A WORLD OF LOVE, CONFIDENCE AND BELONGING

The ALDO Group has been on this journey for over 50 years. We believe that our passionate associates are at the heart of our success, and that with them we will lead into our future with kindness.

The ALDO Group is committed to diversity and inclusion, not only now, but for the long term. We strongly encourage people who are Aboriginal, racialized, have disabilities, come from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or have intersectional identities to apply for employment with us. At ALDO Group, we will always strive to take steps to create a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes equal opportunity and accountability.#FindYourFit

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