Product Development Coordinator

Project Coordination

• Support Retail Private Label Club Store and internal product development projects from initial request through commercialization.
• Gather organize and maintain project information including customer requirements product specifications timelines samples pricing inputs and supporting documentation.
• Maintain project timelines sample logs shared files and project trackers to ensure information is current and accessible.
• Prepare project updates meeting notes action items and follow-up communications.
• Help coordinate communication between internal teams to support project milestones approvals and deliverables.

New Product Development Support

• Support innovation and renovation projects by assisting with research sample coordination prototype tracking and vendor follow-up.
• Assist with research on market trends competitive products ingredients packaging and potential vendor capabilities.
• Coordinate product samples with vendors and internal teams including receiving logging routing tracking feedback and communicating next steps.
• Support sensory evaluations product reviews customer meetings trade shows and internal presentations by preparing samples notes and related materials.

Vendor & Cross-Functional Support

• Work with existing suppliers and assist in identifying potential new manufacturers ingredient suppliers and vendors.
• Support vendor scheduling sample requests documentation follow-up and approved product deliverables.
• Partner with Sales Quality Purchasing Product Development and other teams to help ensure projects remain organized and on track.

Process & Administrative Support

• Help maintain internal processes forms project documents and operating procedures to improve workflow and organization.
• Assist with basic cost comparisons product transition tracking contingency updates and reporting as needed.
• Support additional administrative project and departmental tasks as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Experience in food product development project coordination sourcing or a related food industry role preferred.
• Bachelors degree in Food Science Culinary Arts Business Supply Chain or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel Outlook SharePoint and related business systems.
• Basic understanding of food safety quality labeling supplier documentation or cost models preferred.
• Strong communication organization documentation and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Resourceful proactive detail-oriented and comfortable working cross-functionally.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project coordination organization and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with vendors customers Sales Quality Purchasing and Product Development.
• Interest in food trends product innovation recipe development and culinary applications.
• Collaborative service-oriented and comfortable learning new systems and processes.

Additional Information :

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation based on experience. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time