Coordinator, Product Development

Tapestry•New York, NY

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last—for you to be yourself in. Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible. A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Primary Purpose: The Coordinator of Product Development supports the development process, encompassing sample management activities, achieving design aesthetic, quality standards, margin goals and timelines. The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Product Development to...

Requirements

An equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft 360, Excel, ECV or other PLM systems
Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

1+ years of relevant experience in product development, including the categories of handbags and SLGs
Strong sense of teamwork and ability to multi-task
Flexibility to adapt as the business requires and to perform efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability
Experience working in a global company with overseas partners

Responsibilities

Support product development activities including but not limited to: review of prototypes and samples, milestone adherence, sending of development packages to overseas partners, track & check in sample deliveries
Partner with Materials teams to procure sampling materials for all development milestones.
Execute, maintain and update necessary data and tools in ecVision.
Review and confirm costs for each development round of sampling.
Manage day-to-day communication and activities with the Asia PD team.
Supports approval process and resolution of pending items to ensure smooth process from development to commercialization.
Execute day-to-day activities based on priorities set by Manager and drives task completion and issue resolution.
Demonstrate understanding of development process, implications when deadlines are missed, and alert manager of potential issues.