Temporary Assistant PD Coordinator

Role Overview

• Support the technical and commercial development of sweaters and knit products across all URBN business channels
• Drive the full lifecycle of sample development from proto through SMS, ensuring adherence to URBN seasonal calendars and milestone gates
• Communicate daily with global vendor partners to execute sample demand plans and upstream T&A management
• Review incoming samples to validate construction, yarn composition, finishing, and fit standards
• Maintain accurate sample status in internal systems and reconcile against packing lists and allocation tracking
• Create and maintain Y-Codes in Tradestone to ensure accurate fiber content, construction details, and yields
• Manage yarn header and color card library to support design, testing, and sustainability objectives
• Track raw-material invoices and maintain documentation for vendor settlement accuracy
• Build and maintain buy-rolls based on factory capacity, yarn availability, costing strategy, and late add/chase needs
• Ensure accuracy of Tech Pack materials and BOMs (fiber content, yarn specifications, trims)
• Validate landed cost feasibility against margin targets and sourcing strategies
• Support PO creation and maintenance including ship mode optimization and lead-time refinement
• Partner with Design to evaluate yarn compatibility, construction feasibility, and supplier capabilities
• Communicate approvals and production risks to factories proactively and with professional independence
• Prepare materials and analysis for key yarn meetings and category leadership reviews
• Maintain real-time visibility tools for WIP, inbound tracking, and vendor performance across global supply chain nodes
• Update POHO and Buy-Roll reports with key milestone status including lab approvals and adoption outcomes

Requirements

• Strong analytical ability with technical understanding of yarn and garment performance preferred
• Proactive problem solving with independent decision-making skills
• Ability to communicate confidently with international manufacturing partners
• High attention to detail with speed and agility across multiple development cycles
• Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Science, Fashion Merchandising, Materials Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred
• 0-1 years of experience in textile or apparel product development preferred
• Technical understanding of yarn construction, gauge capabilities, garment engineering + stitch preferred

Tech Stack

• Yarn

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• PTO
• generous employee discounts
• retirement savings and much more!