Product Coordinator - Two's Company : Job Details

Product CoordinatorWho you must beDo you have an impeccable sense of style? How about a creative spirit with a passion to learn the Home decor and gift industry? If you possess these skills and are a strong communicator as well as very detail-oriented, with a desire to start or redirect a career in the home decor and/or giftware industry, YOU are the Product Coordinator we seek!Two's is looking for the perfect candidate to develop and deliver the right product at the right time while creating value for our customer, increasing sales and maintaining the company's competitive advantage. This individual will successfully take product from concept to commercialization.This is a HYBRID position, candidate must be able to commute to Elmsford, NYWhat we need you to doWe need a Product Coordinator that will work closely with our Product Manager and support all aspects of the product development process from concept/design through production and delivery, including product development, sourcing, sampling, costing, regulatory compliance, ordering, quality, packaging, marketing, and delivery.Adhere to the timelines, workflow, and milestone dates for product development to ensure deadlines are met and launch dates are on time. Proactively manage and alert Product Manager to any potential challenges. Collaborate with Product Manager and cross-functional teams on finding effective solutions.Manage, enter, and update development and product information in company system to maintain consistency, accuracy, and integrity of the data. This includes product, packing, and compliance specifications.Manage and track development, pre-production, catalog, and marketing samples. Review all samples with Product Manager. Ensure all internal approvals are granted prior to communicating product approvals with vendors. Receive and tag approval samples.Correspond daily with overseas partners and vendors to follow up on developments and sample status, as well as outstanding questions to meet marketing calendar and introduction timelines. Communicate professionally and effectively to establish and maintain strong business relationships.Place initial orders and sample orders for new items in accordance with target delivery dates. Follow up with vendors and ensure all required documentation and files are received fully and in a timely manner.Inspect all initial shipments in collaboration with Product Manager, Quality Assurance, and Inventory Management to ensure merchandise matches with approval sample(s) and meets quality standards.Prepare products for catalog photo shoot and marketing videos. Provide update and product information to the creative team as needed.Act as an information resource about products for internal departments.Assist the team and management with projects and tasks, as neededParticipate in sales meetings, trade shows, and team activitiesWhat you must haveMinimum 2 years of experience in product management and/or product development/sourcing. Familiar with standard concepts and proceduresAnalytical, detail oriented, self-starter with passion to learnTeam playerStrong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skillsIntermediate to advanced working in Excel, knowledge of NetSuite, Office 365, SharePoint, Teams and FileMaker systems a plusBenefits of working hereWe offer a competitive compensation package, robust benefitsandatmosphere is vibrant, engaging, productive and fun!Two's Company is dedicated to innovation and trendsetting in the giftware industry and prides itself in providing the Global Market with high style fashion, gift and home products at moderate prices. Two's has evolved over the years into a powerhouse brand in multiple categories and a dynamic sales organization that serves as advocates for our retail partners. Today, Two's Company has four divisions: the signature Two's Company Gift and Home décor line, the couture Tozai Home collection of decorative accessories, the whimsical Cupcakes & Cartwheels, 2 Chic a fashion accessories line and 2 Chic Luxe a ready-to-wear fashion and accessories line.