COMPANY

Our client is seeking a Product Development Coordinator to support the creation of new products and maintaining existing programs for customers. This role requires an understanding of consumer product development and retail customers. The Product Development Coordinator works closely with cross-functional internal and external teams to ensure product is developed on time, driving customer satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for managing the PO receipt process to ensure all POs received by customers are accurate, collaborate with customers address issues or questions
• Manages the pre-production sample process end to end, including the receipt of samples from domestic and international vendors through to providing to customers
• Owns the launch process, kicking off the Product Development process for all new product and programs
• Supports the Product Development Manager in the creation of new products to meet quality and customer expectations, including working directly with domestic and international vendors to determine pricing, colors, fit and function, design, etc
• Responsible for the setup of all new products in collaboration with the sales support team
• Support continuous improvement opportunities where identified
• Responsible for the setup of all new products in collaboration with the sales support team

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree; 3+ years of experience in consumer product development, preferably within bath and beauty product
• Detailed oriented
• Critical thinking and analytical skills, with a problem-solving mindset
• Strong sense of ownership, proactive, can-do attitude with a passion for exceeding customer expectations
• Comfort in managing multiple projects, working with various cross functional groups
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Curiosity and vigor to learn, grow and challenge the status quo
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP system
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills in particular with Excel and PowerPoint

WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS

Hybrid schedule - Must be willing to come onsite (San Diego, CA)

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30AM to 5:30PM, with variation based on business demands.

BENEFITS

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.