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F.A.F. Inc.

Product Development Coordinator

Greenville, RI · On-site

$23.25 - $29/hr

The Product Development Coordinator reports to the Director of Responsible Sourcing and is also ... Look ahead and identify potential roadblocks * Supply Cross functional team with updated cost and ...

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Product Development Coordinator

Product Development Coordinator

F.A.F. Inc.

Greenville, RI • On-site

$23.25 - $29/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Driving Innovation, Delivering Excellence.

FAF Inc. is a leading supplier of jewelry and accessories, known for its design and merchandising expertise and comprehensive end-to-end solutions.

At FAF Inc. we are dedicated to creating forward-thinking solutions that elevate the way we do business. With a unique blend of innovative design, merchandising expertise, and decades of execution experience, we provide seamless, customer-focused solutions. Our reputation for collaboration, transparency, and ethical business practices sets us apart as an industry leader.
The Product Development Coordinator reports to the Director of Responsible Sourcing and is also supported by the Product Development Manager. This position is primarily responsible for the successful completion of the product development life cycle from inception through to production for all assigned Accounts and Categories. The PD Coordinator works cross functionally to prioritize and complete assigned developments, requests and presentations. Short lead times are a common occurrence and require quick decision making.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES amp; DUTIES
The primary Responsibilities and Duties of this position are:
  • Work Cross-functionally to manage development timelines for assigned categories/accounts
  • Work with overseas team to ensure all items are uploaded and created in System
  • Make suggestions to modify/engineer product to meet needed costs and work with vendors to lower cost through changes in design/material
  • Communicate daily with overseas staff and vendors to solve any pricing issues, development problems, or delivery issues
  • Effectively communicate development status. Look ahead and identify potential roadblocks
  • Supply Cross functional team with updated cost and sampling details needed within needed time frame
  • Check all items ordered to ensure vendors have samples need to begin production
  • Review PP samples for accuracy with relevant team members, and assist in communication as needed depending on account
  • Maintain updated project details on department Project tracker
  • Conduct weekly touch base meeting with Cross functional team for assigned accounts
SKILLS amp; QUALIFICATIONS
  • 1-3 years of related experience with a focus on International product sourcing
  • Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
  • Knowledge of Jewelry Manufacturing processes, materials, and terminology preferred
  • Strong creative problem solving skills and a ‘team player’ mentality
  • Understanding of overseas product development processes and geographic strengths
  • Ability to follow systems in place to keep workflow and department needs organized
  • Ability to multitask, and perform variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative inter-department working relationships
  • Ability to occasionally work extra to meet presentation deadlines
Benefits:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA
  • Life Insurance/AD amp;D/Long Term Disability
  • 401k/company match/profit sharing
  • PTO
  • Employee Perks

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