Our client, a DTC kids accessory brand, is seeking a Product Development Associate to join their growing team. In this role, the ideal candidate will provide sourcing, PD and production support on all aspects of the product lifecycle from development to delivery.
Responsibilities
- Daily communication with vendors/factories from concept to delivery
- Manage sample requests and track samples to ensure deadlines, quality standards and design aesthetics are being met
- Maintain the sample library
- Review Pre-Production and Top of Production samples
- Collect and manage time and action information and assist with all Product Development and Production WIP charts
- Assist in costing process to achieve target IMU goals
- Partner with cross functional teams to ensure Purchase Orders are placed timely and accurately, including gathering all costing and product related information for sku setup
- Assist with new vendor onboarding and work with existing vendors
- Communicate with cross functional teams regarding any potential delivery issues, offering solutions & problem solving
- Monitor and follow up on all product testing to ensure regulatory compliance, including collecting lab test reports and QC inspection reports
- Troubleshoot product quality and technical issues with vendors
- Perform any other duties as assigned in support of the company needs and operations
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required
- 2-3 years experience in product development, sourcing, and/or production
- Knowledge of time and action calendars
- Ability to multi-task and react to change in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with appropriate sense of urgency
- Experience in licensing is a plus!
Salary: $60,000-70,000 commensurate with experience
Hybrid office schedule
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