Job Description

The Product Development Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the end-to-end product development process by managing sample yardage orders, tracking garment samples, and maintaining seamless communication across internal teams and external vendors. This position requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills and a collaborative mindset to ensure the successful execution of seasonal collections and brand initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Order sample yardage at both greige and color levels within the PLM system to support seasonal color samples.
• Process vendor and supplier invoices related to sample yardage and sample-making costs.
• Manage all sampling-related needs for designated product categories, ensuring timely and accurate receipt of garment samples.
• Maintain consistent communication with vendors and suppliers to ensure adherence to brand calendars and milestones.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams, including Design, Product Development, Raw Materials, Print and Color, Marketing, and Merchandising, as well as external partners.
• Attend weekly cross-functional meetings to represent sampling updates, product readiness, and business priorities.
• Maintain and update the seasonal sample tracker, providing readiness reporting for key milestone meetings.
• Support the development of leadership dashboards and reporting tools, providing updates on cost, readiness, and sample status.
• Observe business processes to identify potential improvements and anticipate departmental needs.
• Manage multiple priorities and competing deliverables in alignment with business timelines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Product Development, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in product development, production, or a related field.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate results effectively with cross-functional partners.
• Foundational fabric knowledge and understanding of garment construction are preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Knowledge of the product lifecycle within a retail environment.
• Familiarity with PLM systems; Centric PLM experience strongly preferred.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Team-oriented with a positive, proactive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

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