Product Development Coordinator - Footwear

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>WHY JOIN ALO?</strong></p> <p>Mindful movement. It’s at the core of why we do what we do at ALO—it’s our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat, making their lives and their communities better. That’s the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life.</p></div><p><strong>OVERVIEW</strong></p> <p>Alo is seeking an organized, detail-drivenProduct Development Coordinator for Footwear to support the growth and scale of our Footwear business. This role plays a critical part in ensuring development accuracy and on-time execution through ownership of PLM data, sample orders and tracking, and development calendars.</p> <p>As part of the Footwear Product Development team, you will partner closely with internal teams, and external vendors to help bring product from concept to buy-ready. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated self-starter to build footwear development expertise, take ownership of core processes, and grow alongside a rapidly expanding brand.</p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES&nbsp;</strong><em>&nbsp;</em></p> <ul> <li>Own and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), costing, and development timelines within PLM</li> <li>Manage sample tracking and seasonal development status reporting to ensure on-time execution</li> <li>Coordinate development calendars, sample requests, and ongoing communication with footwear vendors</li> <li>Support costing, margin tracking, and development documentation throughout the lifecycle</li> <li>Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain data accuracy and support on-time buy approvals</li> <li>Assist with fit sessions and wear testing, including preparation and follow-up</li> <li>Support continuous improvement of development tools, systems, and workflows</li> <li>Prepare and maintain weekly development reports on cost, margin, timelines, sample status, and buy readiness for cross-functional teams and leadership.</li> <li>Build footwear development knowledge through close collaboration with cross-functional footwear team.</li> <li>Coordinate carry-over and new color footwear developments on a seasonal basis to gain valuable experience and vendor communication skills.</li> </ul> <p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p> <ul> <li>1–3 years of experience in footwear development, product development, PLM, Merchandising or related roles/experience</li> <li>Prior Footwear PLM experience required</li> <li>AA or BA in a relevant field such as Fashion Design, Product Development, Footwear Design, Indust