Product Development Coordinator

Commerce, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 55000 - 75000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Gibson Homewares is the nations leading producer of dinnerware cookware cutlery tools and gadgets - all the essentials needed for prep cooking dining and entertaining.

For over 40 years and spanning four generations as a respected and trusted family-owned company Gibson Homewares has developed a portfolio of brands across multiple categories. Based in Los Angeles Gibson is known for delivering product lines with style and value for the global retail marketplace. Gibsons legacy brands include Laurie Gates Gibson Elite Gibson Home Ultra by Gibson and Soho addition Gibson is a driving force behind global brands such as Martha Stewart Babish Kenmore Crockpot Oster Mr. Coffee and Peanuts.

At Gibson PEOPLE ARE THE #1 PRIORITY and the company is always looking for new talent to join our growing team.

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We currently have an opening for the following position:

Job Title: Product Development Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Product Development Coordinator is responsible for managing day-to-day communication with overseas factories to ensure timely sample accurate pricing and smooth product development. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented persistent in follow-up and able to juggle multiple projects at once. A knack for merchandising and strong negotiation skills are a plus.

Responsibilities:

Communicate daily with overseas factories to request samples pricing quotes and product details
Track and follow up on all sample requests ensure on-time delivery for internal review and customer presentations
Collect organize and prepare samples for meetings photography and approvals
Request and negotiate product pricing with factories provide cost comparisons and recommendations
Maintain accurate costing sheets and project trackers
Coordinate with Sales and Marketing teams to provide updated pricing lead times and sample availability
Ensure packaging labeling and shipping requirements are communicated and followed by factories
Escalate and resolve delays missing information or discrepencies quickly to keep projects on track
Provide clear consistent updates to management on project status

Requirements:

Los Angeles-based in-office M-F
Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal) are required
2 years of experience in Product Development Sourcing or Project Coordination (Consumer Goods preferred Tabletop/Homewares product experience a plus)
Strong organizational skills with excellent follow up discipline
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
Computer proficiency (Excel Word project trackers or PLM tools a plus)
Bonus: Merchandising sense (understanding what makes a product appealing to buyers/consumers)
Bonus: Negotiation skills to secure competitive pricing and terms with factories
Bonus: Mandarin language skills working with Chinese factories

We offer competitive compensation and full benefits package

Required Experience:

Gibson Homewares is the nations leading producer of dinnerware cookware cutlery tools and gadgets - all the essentials needed for prep cooking dining and entertaining.For over 40 years and spanning four generations as a respected and trusted family-owned company Gibson Homewares has developed a port...