Product Development Coordinator

Aquent, a leading talent solutions partner, is seeking exceptional talent to join a prominent organization at the forefront of bringing innovative products to market. This industry leader is dedicated to crafting high-quality goods that resonate with customers, driven by a commitment to excellence in product development and supply chain efficiency.

Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented individual passionate about the journey of a product from concept to consumer? This pivotal role offers you the chance to make a tangible impact by ensuring the seamless and timely delivery of critical product samples. You'll be the linchpin in a dynamic process, directly contributing to bringing exciting new designs and materials to life and accelerating our speed to market.

In this role, you will be instrumental in navigating the complex landscape of product sampling, ensuring every step is meticulously managed and executed. Your contributions will directly influence product readiness and market launch success.

**Key Responsibilities:**

* Oversee the entire product sampling lifecycle, from initial material preparation to final sample delivery.

* Coordinate the prepositioning of sample yardage to support development timelines.

* Ensure the accurate and timely delivery of product samples for crucial milestone meetings.

* Meticulously track and report on sample yardage and garment sample readiness.

* Collaborate proactively with cross-functional teams, including Design, Product Development, and Raw Materials, to identify and resolve challenges, proposing innovative solutions to optimize ready dates.

* Maintain consistent and effective communication with external vendors and suppliers, gathering essential information to support internal decision-making.

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* Demonstrated ability to be highly detail-oriented and organized.

* Proven capacity to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

* Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with professionals at all organizational levels.

* Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.

* A positive and proactive attitude.

**Nice-to-Have Qualifications:**

* Prior experience in product development.

* Knowledge of raw materials and/or fabric.

* Direct experience with Centric PLM.

**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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