PRODUCT ASSISTANT - venture products, llc : Job Details

Consumer Products Manufacturer based in Fairfield, New Jersey is seeking a top-notch Product Assistant to assist our Brand Managers/ Product Development Managers. You will play a crucial role in supporting the successful development, production and marketing of consumer goods. The role requires adetail-oriented individual with excellent organizational skills, communication skills and able to work in a fast-past entrepreneurial environment.

Requirements:

3 or more years of experience in a business environment.

Experience with consumer products & consumer products manufacturing is a MUST!

. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Power Point are a MUST!) and other relevant software applications.

Strong problem-solving skills and be able prioritize workload.

Keen attention to detail.

Willingness to take on new challenges and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Support Brand Managers as needed

Communicate daily with overseas office and suppliers in China

Perform administrative tasks such as organizing documents, managing product samples and more.

Maintain comprehensive records of product specifications

Create RFQs (Request For Quote) , contact suppliers, and follow up as needed

Maintain project quote files and Supplier contact directory

Sample requests to suppliers and follow up to get samples delivered in time, as needed for new product development, product color refreshes, and sales presentations

Label and organize product samples (Supplier, item number, date, project etc.)

Create Final RFQs from supplier quotes, add final images including packaging to the quote sheets as needed, link quote to min/max costing file

Request competitive quotes for existing items from other suppliers, check for accuracy upon receipt

Assist with contacting suppliers or pricing confirmation needed for upcoming meetings

Maintain and organize pricing files.

Assist with gathering competitive information competitive shopping, either on-line or in-store, as needed for benchmarking specifications for new product development and sourcing; or for preparing competitive information for sales presentations

Help completing tenders & quotes for all accounts

Scanning, Electronic filing & Paper filing

Other various light clerical and data entry duties

Qualifications / Skills

3+ years experience

Quick learner

Attention to detail

Able to work Independently

Outstanding time management & organizational skills

Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills

Excellent written & verbal communication skills

Excellent Microsoft Excel skills: Formulas/ Sorting/ Searching/ V Look Ups, etc

Proficient in Microsoft Power Point skills: slide design, sizing images, writing copy, adding information and more.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity