Assistant Manager, Strategic Product Planning and Development - Fashion / Accessory

Kiss Products, Inc. • Washington, NY

119d • $22 - $44

About The Position

This position is responsible for a wide range of new product development processes from initial conceptualization through market research/design/manufacture to product launching. This position focuses on Fashion / Accessory.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A)
• 0 - 2 years of relevant experience or industry exposure in a related field.
• Skills in brainstorming, communication, design, marketing, new product development, and product development.

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm ideas to develop new products.
• Review POS data and sales analysis to have a good grasp of market needs.
• Conduct market research to understand/read current trends.
• Design sketches for new products and obtain similar samples to begin sourcing.
• Get quotations and samples from vendors.
• Check quality and cost.
• Compare if we have reasonable COG.
• Create newly launching items’ plan.
• Brainstorm concepts and share them with the design team.
• Constantly communicate with vendors to ensure the project gets going and production quality.
• Check the initial production schedule, ETA/ETD.
• Constantly communicate with other departments to inform any changes, issue PO, approve new items, and promote the items with good strategy.
• Search for new qualified vendors.
• Submit a new vendor request and perform a new vendor audit if a new vendor is found.
• Discuss and survey the product with consumers through vendors.
• Complete system setup (SAP).

Benefits

• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Premium Medical Insurance Coverage
• Year-end Bonus Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) based on seniority
• Paid Holidays
• Onsite Employee Fitness Center with Indoor Racquetball Court and Yoga Room
• Summer Friday
• Complimentary Gourmet Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Relocation Support for New Hires
• Work Anniversary Recognitions
• Congratulatory & Condolence Gifts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• License/Certification Reimbursements
• Corporate Employee Discounts
• Visa Sponsorships (100% paid by the company)
• Commuter Support (Shuttle Bus Program)
• Vehicle Perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees