SUMMARY: As the Product Development Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the product development process, from idea evaluation to introduction to market. We are looking for a hands-on, self-driven and innovative team player that is ready and eager to support the product development team and manage the resource Swatch library.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain & create working spreadsheets - cross-referencing information to ensure data is accurate and formatted correctly.
Assist with entering auditing, costing, pricing, dimensions, materials, parts, and supplier information in various internal systems.
Manage a dedicated physical space that houses our material resource Swatch library.
Attach clear and informative labels to each Swatch indicating material type, manufacturer, color name/code.
Maintain a comprehensive inventory of all swatches, keep record of what swatches are checked out and returned.
Daily communication and follow up with overseas vendors/Suppliers on all Swatch requests.
Able to use logic to interpret design concepts and spec information.
Active participation to complete projects and accept delegated tasks, as needed.
Work closely with cross-functional teams such as Product Development, QC, Account Managers, Planning.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
AA degree or BA Degree from an accredited college
Experience in manufacturing or furniture product development a plus
Intermediate in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Exceptional attention to detail and organization skills
Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
Strong work ethic; punctual and reliable.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal for office environment
Ability to work sitting down with 30% of walking in course of the day.