What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Development Coordinator position at Solomon Page?
We are hiring a product development coordinator in NYC! The Associate Product Developer, Sampling is an individual contributor responsible for coordinating the end-to-end sampling process, from prepositioning sample yardage to ordering and tracking garment samples. This person plays a key role in the total product development process, collaborating with Design, PD and Merchant teams to ensure accurate and timely representation of the assortment to support business decision-making and creatives needs. As the point person for all things sampling for their designated product categories, this person will also be responsible for readiness reporting at a material- and style-level leading up to key milestones.
The Solomon Page Distinction
Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.
About Solomon Page
Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Opportunity Awaits.
- Pay $34/hr
- Ordering sample yardage at a greige and color-level to support color samples within PLM syste
- Vendor/supplier invoice processing for all sample yardage and sample-making costs, where applicable
- Ownership of all sampling-related needs for designated product categories, ensuring accurate and timely receipt of garment samples
- Maintaining consistent communication with vendors and suppliers, ensuring adherence to brand calendar
- Liaising between cross-functional partners including Design, Product Development, Raw Materials, Print and Color, Marketing and Merchandising and external vendor and supplier partners as neede
- Attending weekly cross-functional meetings to understand product assortment, business priorities, and represent for all sampling-related topics
- Maintaining seasonal sample yardage cost and readiness reporting, to be published to leaders and the business, respectively
- Keeping seasonal sample tracker updated, providing readiness reporting to teams leading up to key milestone meetings
- Support building leadership dashboards, providing headlines and metrics ahead of milestone meetings
- Observing business processes, anticipating potential needs, and uncovering areas for improvement
- Prioritize workload based on business needs and requirements; manage competing deliverables and business priorities
- Bachelor’s degree in product development or related area or equivalent experience
- 1 – 3 years of related experience
- Demonstrate strong, consistent problem-solving abilities and result-driven communication with business partners
- Experience with and/or basic fabric knowledge is plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
- Knowledge of the product lifecycle, especially in a retail settin
- Must be organized; Have strong collaboration, communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic knowledge of PLM (Centric is a plus!)
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently.
- Ability to be a team player and foster a commitment to teamwork with other associates
- Ability to prioritize and multi-tas
- Basic knowledge of garment construction
The Solomon Page Distinction
Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.
About Solomon Page
Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Opportunity Awaits.
Salary : $34