TalentBurst | Assistant Product Specialist
2 days ago
Framingham, MA
6 Months Contract
JOB SUMMARY
Ensures overall quality, packaging and spec standards are maintained on assigned areas of responsibility based on merchant expectations and business needs. Ensures all federal safety and labeling regulations are followed. Authorizes pre-production and top of production sample submission and resolves issues through proper channels.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for developing a full implementation of product quality, value and design execution as expected. Identifies quality issues by receiving pre-production and top of production samples from vendors. Establishes a system to request, receive and respond to all product sample inspections in a timely manner.
Establishes and fosters relationships with the vendors through consistent communication. Provides vendors with clear expectations of quality standards and provides insight into the impact of quality issues. Proactively prevents quality problems by establishing product expectations before the placement of the buy whenever possible. Ensure that vendors understand that any product placed may be tested for weight, spec, construction, shrinkage, etc. Ensures all federal and safety labeling regulations are followed.
Partners with MM to prioritize assigned workload to most effectively drive business. Maintains system to manage on order for assigned areas and track samples received and approval status.
Creates and implements comprehensive job aids and category best practices that includes all product categories and establishes quality levels. Documents all problem purchases and their subsequent resolutions.
Share expertise and best practices with peers to ensure consistency across the Product Specialist team.
Special projects are assigned or directed.
DECISION MAKING
Describes the kinds of decisions made by the incumbent (e.g., hire/fire, technical decisions, markdowns, merchandise pricing/selection). Also, specify what recommendations are referred to the next level of management or others for approval.
Identifies product quality issues and communicates and resolves issues to the vendor
Approves spec, packaging, colors, prints, strike offs, and fabric quality against established standards
Approves pre-production before goods are produced and top of production before shipping to stores
Resolves issues as they arise in a timely manner to maximize on-time delivery
Recommends styling and design
Recommends PS team procedural changes
Provides divisional perspective on SWOTS / Mix assessment
Recommends cost reductions, cancellations, or RTV's of product not meeting expectations
Partners with MM & Legal on facilitating issues such as product or trademark issues
Minimum job skills required:
Strong organizational, time management, attention to detail, and follow through skills
Ability to prioritize based on changing business needs
Strong communication and relationship building skills
Works well in a team with the ability to handle multiple projects
Highly skilled in evaluation of product construction and all technical aspects of production
PC skills including Excel and Microsoft Word
3 years of experience
Key must haves:
Attention to detail
Proficient in excel
Strong problem-solving skills
Resourceful
Ability to work independent
Ability to multitask
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