PRODUCTION SOURCING / PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

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 

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