SENIOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $85,000-$90,000

Our client is a well-established home goods importer seeking to hire a Senior Product Development Coordinator. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage the development process for home goods, and decor
• Develop time and action calendars for programs 
• Responsible for reviewing all pre-production samples meeting construction standards
• Manage placement strategy and follow-up by recommending product placement
• Good color sense, and ability to review laptops, strike offs and trims.
• Evaluate vendor mix and size of vendor base.
• Source and negotiate best price and delivery
• Review final costing file to make sure it meets or exceeds the budget.
• Daily communication with overseas suppliers on all production details, and costing
• Manage product integrity and order specifications compliance.
• Approve lab dips, and the general flow of the development process
• Plan and execute a strategic sourcing plan to identify strategic partners.
• Knowledge of fabrications and color approvals

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in apparel production and development
• Strong costing and negotiation skills
• Knowledge and understanding of fabrics and wash
• Microsoft Office Programs, Excel
• BA Degree