Product Development Specialist
Confidential · New York, New York, United States
FULL TIME
Job Description
Collaborates with Buyers to develop a full implementation of product quality, value and design. Identifies quality issues by receiving pre-production and product samples from vendors. Gains product knowledge through visiting stores and factories and attending product development training classes. Establishes a system to request, receive and respond to all production sample inspections in a timely manner.
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Establishes and fosters relationships with the vendors to maintain regular and effective communication efforts. Partner with Merchant and Vendor to establish quality requirements, best practices and ensure timely flow of goods through the production cycle. Ensure all federal safety and labeling regulations are followed.
Interacts with Buyers and DVP, Merchandise Managers to identify and manage a system to track incentive purchases, production updates and quality concerns. Develops and conducts informational and training sessions with Merchants new to the company and department.
Maintains a library of specifications, samples and quality standards. Documents all problem purchases and their subsequent resolutions. xzbcwsv
Assist in building product knowledge and identifies quality issues through market travel, mix assessment of our stores/competition and attending product training classes
Maintains systems to manage on order for and track samples received and approval statusSpecial projects as assigned or directed.
Merchandise Administrative:Opens, process and organize daily receipt of samplesGeneral office duties including but not limited to filing, purging old files and samples, opening packages, maintaining sample swatch books/files/photo streams, testing lab paperwork, FedEx to vendors, presentation supportExperienced Required to Perform this Job:Strong Communication SkillsStrong organization skills and follow through skillsComputer skills, including MS Excel, OutlookWorks well in a team environmentAbility to handle multiple projectsGood eye for color, design and detail2+ years administration, merchandising, production, PD, or buying/planning experience
Be one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.
Establishes and fosters relationships with the vendors to maintain regular and effective communication efforts. Partner with Merchant and Vendor to establish quality requirements, best practices and ensure timely flow of goods through the production cycle. Ensure all federal safety and labeling regulations are followed.
Interacts with Buyers and DVP, Merchandise Managers to identify and manage a system to track incentive purchases, production updates and quality concerns. Develops and conducts informational and training sessions with Merchants new to the company and department.
Maintains a library of specifications, samples and quality standards. Documents all problem purchases and their subsequent resolutions. xzbcwsv
Assist in building product knowledge and identifies quality issues through market travel, mix assessment of our stores/competition and attending product training classes
Maintains systems to manage on order for and track samples received and approval statusSpecial projects as assigned or directed.
Merchandise Administrative:Opens, process and organize daily receipt of samplesGeneral office duties including but not limited to filing, purging old files and samples, opening packages, maintaining sample swatch books/files/photo streams, testing lab paperwork, FedEx to vendors, presentation supportExperienced Required to Perform this Job:Strong Communication SkillsStrong organization skills and follow through skillsComputer skills, including MS Excel, OutlookWorks well in a team environmentAbility to handle multiple projectsGood eye for color, design and detail2+ years administration, merchandising, production, PD, or buying/planning experience
Details
| Company | Confidential |
| Location | New York, New York, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | hr |