PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

A global apparel company headquartered in NYC is looking to hire a full time Product Development Coordinator.  The successful candidate will be a detailed oriented individual with excellent communication and project coordination skills. The Product Development Coordinator contributes to the development and production process by coordinating the placement, execution and follow-up of manufacturing orders and by ensuring the timely delivery of such goods.

Key Qualifications:

• Self-starter with ability to function independently as well as in a team based environment.
• Team player with excellent written & communication skills and necessary follow through.
• Great attention to details and deadlines with exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to think creatively with a proven ability to problem solving.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior experience in product logistics preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Daily communications with overseas manufacturers and production offices.
• Directly responsible with issuing purchase orders with overseas factories, tracking production and monitoring delivery status to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• Oversee all time-and-action calendars and production charts.
• Initiate and track samples and material requests and approvals. Responsible for follow-up on all product specifications, quality standards, lab dips, testing, sample deadlines, and deliveries.  Advise manager of exceptions and best solutions.
• Process all Data entry into our Filemaker system- Including style set up, and creating and maintaining Purchase orders to the factory.
• Follow up with factories for all pre-production, TOP, sales samples and customer samples.
• Responsible to ensure manufactured goods comply with customer’s vendor style guides.
• Assist PD managers on projects as needed.
• Seeking a person with the desire to learn and grow with the company.