Job description

Title- Product Development Coordinator- Children's

Location: New York, NY

Well-established Ladies, and Children's apparel importer searching for a Product Development Coordinator for immediate hire. Must have strong fabric knowledge.

Responsibilities:

Manage the development process for knitwear production.

· Develop time and action calendars for programs

· Manage placement strategy and follow-up by recommending product placement

· Good color sense, and ability to review laptops, strike offs and trims.

· Evaluate vendor mix and size of vendor base.

· Source and negotiate best price and delivery

· Review final costing file to make sure it meets or exceeds the budget.

· Daily communication with overseas suppliers on all production details, and costing

· Manage product integrity and order specifications compliance.

· Approve lab dips, and the general flow of the development process

· Plan and execute a strategic sourcing plan to identify strategic partners.

· Knowledge of fabrications and color approvals

Qualifications

· 3-5 years of experience in apparel production and development

· Strong costing and negotiation skills

· Fabric knowledge and understanding of knit fabrics and wash

· Microsoft Office Programs, Excel

· BA Degree

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person