PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
About The Position
POSITION SUMMARY: The Product Development Assistant is responsible for partnering with the Product Managers to ensure the fluidity of the product development/ product management process. The position coordinates daily activities within assigned Product Manager’s responsibilities and serves as a resource among other Product Managers as needed. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Coordinating, completing, and submitting with Product Managers and cross functional departments all new item set ups, item maintenance, production planning, and assembly availability Coordinating, completing, and submitting all new Supplier Set Up requests Work closely with Marketing and Product Data on the distribution of New Product Releases, training, and resource literature Managing detailed physical and digital sample library Provide reporting as needed by Product Managers (Excel, Queries, PHOCAS, P21) Product specification review – measuring, photographing, documenting counter samples and status of all incoming / outbound samples prior to production Working with graphic designer on tech packs, rework labeling, standard label requests, etc.
Requirements
- 3+ years product and/or project development experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must be a self-starter with demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to read, and interpret general product measurements, standards, specifications
- Ability to communicate clear, concise messages regarding reporting, business correspondence, and procedures with excellent live and pre-recorded presentation skills
- Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Windows
- Willingness to learn and grow as position evolves
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Gerber, Adobe Creative suite, and/ or StyleCad preferred
Responsibilities
- Coordinating, completing, and submitting with Product Managers and cross functional departments all new item set ups, item maintenance, production planning, and assembly availability
- Coordinating, completing, and submitting all new Supplier Set Up requests
- Work closely with Marketing and Product Data on the distribution of New Product Releases, training, and resource literature
- Managing detailed physical and digital sample library
- Provide reporting as needed by Product Managers (Excel, Queries, PHOCAS, P21)
- Product specification review – measuring, photographing, documenting counter samples and status of all incoming / outbound samples prior to production
- Working with graphic designer on tech packs, rework labeling, standard label requests, etc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
