A NYC based Home Fashion Company is seeking an organized Production/ Product Development Coordinator to join our team in New York City!
In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for ensuring the
efficient execution of all production-related activities. Your
meticulous eye for detail and exceptional organizational skills
will ensure your success in this role.
Requirements:
• Ensure timely delivery of shipments
• Supervise, establish, and coordinate production schedules
• Oversee the efficient flow of materials and products between
factories, material sources, and internal departments
• Collaborate with inter-disciplinary team members to plan,
implement, and accomplish goals
• Communicate with overseas factories and vendors
• Act as a liaison between factory headquarters and production
team
* Data Entry for product templates
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Merchandising & Product Development
- Analyze and Identify product assortment needs for buying trips and development
- Identify trends, looks and product types that will help the business grow through competitive shopping, attending relevant trade shows and market research
- Be in tune with the division through sales trends and analysis
- Send product developments to vendors and review with creative and design teams
- Present and prepare final line reviews to executive management
- Create and manage Master List and FileMaker database for assigned collection
- Upload relevant Master List to Mac Server
- Adhere to collection marketing calendar and ensure milestone dates are met
- Act as an information resource about products for internal departments
- Participates in Salesman Meetings, Trade Shows, and team activities
Sourcing and Product Development
- Manage assigned product collection and act as primary contact for vendors
- Place initial orders and sample orders for new line items in accordance with target delivery dates
- Develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in production
- Collaborate with the Quality Control Department and Inventory Management to ensure merchandise meets company quality standards and delivery dates
Catalog Production
- Collaborate with Inventory Management in line and repeat item selection for the collection
- Provide contact sheets and copy for catalog production
- Proof catalogs for assigned collections
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in product development or sourcing. Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures
- Relies on experience to plan and accomplish goals to perform a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude expected. Works under general supervision
- Analytical, detail oriented, self-starter
- Team player with strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
· Exceptional communication, presentation, and problem-solving
skills
· Capacity to work autonomously as well as part of a close-knit
team
· Ability to multitask and make strategic decisions
· Photoshop knowledge a plus
· Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, Strong Excel Formulas Knowledge
compensation: to be discussed, benefits available
employment type: full-time