PURPOSE:

To develop and deliver the right product, at the right time while creating value for our customer, increasing sales and maintaining the company’s competitive advantage.

SCOPE:

Successfully take product from concept to commercialization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with Product Manger and support all aspects of the product development process from concept/design through production and delivery, including product development, sourcing, sampling, costing, regulatory compliance, ordering, quality, packaging, marketing, and delivery.
• Adhere to the timelines, workflow, and milestone dates for product development to ensure deadlines are met and launch dates are on time. Proactively manage and alert Product Manager to any potential challenges. Collaborate with Product Manager and cross-functional teams on finding effective solutions.
• Manage, enter, and update development and product information in company system to maintain consistency, accuracy, and integrity of the data. This includes product, packing, and compliance specifications.
• Manage and track development, pre-production, catalog, and marketing samples. Review all samples with Product Manager. Ensure all internal approvals are granted prior to communicating product approvals with vendors. Receive and tag approval samples.
• Correspond daily with overseas partners and vendors to follow up on developments and sample status, as well as outstanding questions to meet marketing calendar and introduction timelines. Communicate professionally and effectively to establish and maintain strong business relationships.
• Place initial orders and sample orders for new items in accordance with target delivery dates. Follow up with vendors and ensure all required documentation and files are received fully and in a timely manner.
• Inspect all initial shipments in collaboration with Product Manager, Quality Assurance, and Inventory Management to ensure merchandise matches with approval sample(s) and meets quality standards.
• Prepare products for catalog photo shoot and marketing videos. Provide update and product information to the creative team as needed.
• Act as an information resource about products for internal departments.
• Assist the team and management with projects and tasks, as needed
• Participate in sales meetings, trade shows, and team activities

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2 years of experience in product management and/or product development/sourcing. Familiar with standard concepts and procedures
• Analytical, detail oriented, self-starter with passion to learn
• Team player
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced working in Excel, knowledge of NetSuite, Office 365, SharePoint, Teams and FileMaker systems a plus

*This is a hybrid remote position*