Product Development Coordinator

Description: 

The Product Development Coordinator reports to a Product Developer and is tasked with assisting with all data points throughout the product development process for assigned categories.  The Product Development Coordinator will be working cross functionally with management, store operations, marketing, planning, sourcing, and merchandising. This individual will also be responsible for gathering and proofing sample and production information, managing sample shipments and ensuring proper handoff of product information and materials between departments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Manage to compile information for sample assortment seasonally from start to finish
• Manage Category/ Division Inbox with timely response
• Sample Purchase Order management followed by management of Sample Trackers for the assigned category monitoring each sample from a vendor to Arhaus warehouse.
• Work closely with the web team to ensure that product is launched in a timely manner and is accurately represented on the Arhaus website.
• Assist in proofing product information for catalog and web copy
• Manage the transfer of new product samples to sample room, photo studio, and catalog photoshoots
• Manage all material references shipped to vendors, and maintain finish/material libraries.
• Work closely with Associate Product Developer, Product Developer and CMO for direction on a new product that addresses market and internal assortment needs.
• Assist in the building and maintenance of vendor relationships to accomplish goals
•  Partner with Buyers on special projects as needed. Competitor Recaps, Assortment Board Creation, etc.

Key fundamental skill sets for this role will be:

• Hold oneself accountable for meeting commitments and achieving objectives
• Proactively elevate challenges to seek partnership with leader to resolve
• Support the team by creating an efficient and productive work flow between ideation and administration
• Seek and engage to learn about customer preferences and trends
• Ability to learn quickly and to retain information. Must be analytical and be able to comprehend how multiple systems interact.
• High sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Detail Oriented
• Strong analytical skills
• Productivity and prioritization skills a must

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – emphasis on Excel & Outlook
•  Excellent Time Management skills
•  Prior experience in retail inventory software is a plus
• Customer Service or prior retail experience is a plus.

Arhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Arhaus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Arhaus are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Arhaus will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Arhaus encourages applicants of all ages.

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