Product Development Associate-Accessories

4 weeks ago


New York, United States Solomon Page Full time

Our client, a prestigious fashion company in New York City is seeking a Freelance Product Development Associate to support accessories product categories. This is an hybrid position and requires 3 days onsite minimum.


Responsibilities:


  • Performs operational functions supporting designated product categories.
  • Assists the Director of Product Development in the development of product from initial design concept to placement to production to shipment of an item.
  • Background in costing, cost engineering making sure cost margins are met
  • Reviews historical costing to determine targets
  • Analyzes, negotiates and confirms costing from factories
  • Creates and maintains cost logs from sketch to proto phase.
  • Monitors milestone calendars to ensure that deadlines are met, issues are flagged, and updates to the team are timely.
  • Maintains effective communication with vendors and agents to ensure shipments are delivered on time; troubleshoots and resolves any issues that arise.
  • Perform daily tracking and maintain records of details, updates, changes for Centric PLM system and proto samples ensuring due dates are met
  • Demonstrates understanding of price value relationship.
  • Takes initiative to utilize product knowledge to find new resources and creative methods of sourcing product to impact the assortment.
  • Provides relevant data to merchants for PO issuance and ensures accuracy before sending completed PO to vendor.
  • Supports continual development and refining of work flow, processes and tools in partnership with the Director.
  • Establishes and cultivates strong relationships with all internal and external business partners.


Required Qualifications:


  • Calendar Management experience
  • Communicating with factories overseas
  • Cost experience and creating cost charts
  • Excellent communication & presentation skills (to include good listening & negotiation skills)
  • Must be detail oriented, resourceful, have excellent follow-up skills; learning and using all appropriate contacts to gather information & drive solutions.
  • Computer skills - Microsoft office, Centric PLM, Salesforce, Excel Proficiency required


If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.


The Solomon Page Distinction


Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.


About Solomon Page


Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn.


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