Coordinator, Product Development

Tapestry•New York, NY

About The Position

The Coordinator, Product Development supports the product development process, including sample management, to achieve design aesthetic, quality standards, margin goals, and timelines. The role manages development activities and sample approvals, coordinates sampling materials and development packages, reviews prototype execution, and supports material approvals and product specifications. It also serves as a communication and knowledge-sharing hub for cross-functional and overseas partners, while maintaining development and costing information in internal systems.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in handbag or accessories product development; an equivalent combination of work experience and education will be considered.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong sense of teamwork and ability to multitask.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Ability to interact with others and resolve conflict across various levels of the organization.
Ability to perform efficiently in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Create, manage, and maintain development activities using ecVision sample and material modules, development logs, material and hardware matrices, design cards, and functionality charts.
Partner with Materials Management to initiate lab dips and procure sampling materials for development milestones.
Partner with the NY Workshop on early development sampling.
Send development packages to overseas partners and sample facilities.
Review prototype samples for product execution, consistency of details, and alignment with Design's aesthetic intent.
Attend Design Review Meetings with the Manager and Team Lead.
Manage proto sample approvals within Product Development Timeline deadlines.
Support material approvals and resolve DNPs and TBDs to meet matrix validation deadlines.
Manage zipper, thread, and edgestain direction and approvals.
Support the initiation and management of PBVRs and PRNs.
Enter, maintain, and manage information required for Tools of the Trade.
Share development information and own communication with cross-functional partners, including Product Development, Design, Merchandising, Materials, Production, the NY Workshop, and overseas teams.
Build collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.
Partner with IS and business partners to suggest system improvements and efficiencies.
Manage development, final, and monthly PO costs in ecVision and SAP.
Review cost sheets and validate cost components and factory charges against matrices and samples.
Update and maintain accurate costs in internal costing tools based on product updates and costing milestones.
Ensure yields are confirmed to support costing and RMRP.