Product Developer - H&M Homes

Role Overview: As a Product Developer at this company, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the best products are secured from a customer perspective in alignment with Global assortment strategies. You will collaborate with global teams to co-execute market development plans and supplier/product strategies for your assigned product categories. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the product development flow, sample handling process, and identifying opportunities in the local market that align with the long-term assortment strategy. Additionally, you will act as the customer advocate, educate suppliers on customer requirements, and actively engage in problem-solving activities. Promoting sustainable innovations in components and processes will also be a key aspect of your role. Key Responsibilities: - Contribute towards securing the best products from a customer perspective in line with Global assortment strategies - Co-execute market development plans and supplier/product strategies for assigned product categories - Own the product development flow and sample handling process - Identify opportunities in the local market in alignment with long-term assortment strategy - Educate suppliers on customer requirements and act as the customer representative on the ground - Engage in problem-solving activities and promote sustainable innovations in components and processes Qualifications: - Minimum 2-4 years of experience in the "Home" textile industry - Work experience in a buying house/liaison office - Drive innovation with knowledge of trends, costs, and the ability to analyze and secure product strategies - Ability to make a business case for new categories/suppliers - Drive supplier development (existing and new) through collaboration - Knowledge of yarns and fabrics - Market scanning for new opportunities (Note: Additional information about the company was not provided in the job description.),