Product Development Assistant - Farmingdale, United States - Bedgear

Bedgear
Bedgear
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Farmingdale, United States

4 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Mark Lane

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Description

DEPARTMENT:
Global Sourcing & Product Development


HOURS AVAILABLE:
Full time; M-F 8:30AM - 5:30PM


JOB TITLE:
Product Development Assistant


REPORTS TO:
Director - Global Sourcing & Product Development


EEO-1 CLASSIFICATION: Administrative Support Workers


SALARY RANGE:
$38,000 - $83,200 (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law)


If you're looking for a career and not just a job, BEDGEAR provides a work environment that accelerates growth for all its team members.

Keeping up with the everyday challenges of a fast-growing consumer goods company demands a team of all-in players, who are focused on continuous improvement, collaboration, leadership, and have a growth-mindset.

If you want to elevate yourself personally and professionally, surrounding yourself with others that share the same values, beliefs, and behaviors will provide the support and extra push to reach new heights and smash new goals.

At BEDGEAR you can expect to find successful teammates who exemplify our core values of being:

HUNGRY - HUMBLE - CURIOUS - CLEVER - COMMITTED - HUMANITARIAN

About BEDGEAR PERFORMANCE


Summary:


The Product Development Assistant will provide support to the Product Development team in all day-to-day operations and be involved with product development from concept through completion.


What's expected (includes but is not limited to):

  • Perform administrative functions including management of samples (i.e., label and log incoming & outgoing samples, track all stages of samples according to time and action calendar, organization of samples in PD office and showroom, etc.)
  • Implement changes and revisions to BOM's, BOA's and Tech Packs
  • Create and maintain materials library and standardized guides
  • Keep in constant contact with overseas vendors and manufacturers to follow up with product development details including approvals, comments, samples (Proto, PP and TOP's), prices etc.
  • Maintain WIP reports with all correct dates.
  • Request fabric detail sheets with quality swatches and maintain a fabric sheet library
  • Request and maintain lab test reports.
  • Receive and sort incoming packages; create labels and manage outgoing mail/shipments
  • Assist in brand direction and trend forecasting
  • Conduct ongoing material and vendor research and take on ad hoc projects as needed
  • Assist with additional projects as requested by management

Qualifications/Requirements:


  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • HS Diploma or GED
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and have IDs needed to verify
  • English proficient (reading, writing, speaking, comprehension)
  • Must have and be willing to use personal transportation for local errands
  • MS Office Suite including strong Excel and Outlook; Database & ERP system navigation skills, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator necessary
  • Must be extremely detail oriented, organized, and consistent; sets high standards for quality of work produced
  • Exceptional communication and intrapersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a multitask, high pressure environment
  • Must have a strong aesthetic sense and great eye for design
  • Should understand styles, and design trends in home furnishings and fashion

Education/Experience/License Requirements:


  • Three years administrative assistant experience, preferable in soft goods or similar field
  • Prior experience working in a fastpaced environment
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