At Really Good Stuff, we are passionate about creating innovative products that make a difference. Our dynamic team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of product development and delivering exceptional quality. We're looking for a Product Development Operations Coordinator who shares our commitment to excellence and is ready to join our collaborative environment.
As a Product Development Operations Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting our Product Development team. Your primary focus will be on data management, coordinating with vendors, reviewing and managing samples, and ensuring our product development timelines are met. You will maintain essential department tools and reports, working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve our business objectives efficiently and effectively.
- Shelton, CT
- Full Time, In-Office 5 Days Per Week
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Request and manage information from both foreign and domestic vendors to support product development.
- Create, manipulate, and maintain spreadsheets and documents using MS Excel and Word. Keep track of emails and communications through Outlook.
- Maintain accurate product development and sourcing data and reports, ensuring all paperwork is up-to-date throughout the product lifecycle.
- Review, manage, and ensure the accuracy and quality of product samples. Coordinate shipping to the photography team and track shipping expenses.
- Confirm and review system data related to product approvals, purchase orders, shipping, and warehouse receiving.
- Maintain an archive of proprietary items, ensuring the quality and accuracy of final samples. Collaborate with the Quality Assurance department for archiving and vendor returns.
- Attend and contribute to cross-functional and milestone meetings, assisting the Product Development and Sourcing Department with various projects to support overall business goals.
- Strong skills in Excel are a must, along with proficiency in Word and Outlook.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in reporting and data management.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong analytical abilities, time management, problem-solving skills, and organizational prowess.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Good judgment and decision-making capabilities.
- Previous experience in operations and vendor relationship management is highly desirable.
- Be part of a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovation.
- Work in a collaborative and supportive environment.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our product development process.
If you are a detail-oriented, proactive individual with a passion for product development, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and contribute to creating products that inspire!
Excelligence is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity thrives. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds without regard to race, color, religion, gender, and more, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Join us in shaping the future of our organization and making a positive impact in our community.
What We Do
We're Excelligence, one of the world's leading innovative companies providing educational classroom services and solutions to the global early childhood education market.
Our comprehensive, mission-driven products and services facilitate the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical educational development of young learners to build in each a solid and broad foundation for future success.
Excelligence's portfolio of market-leading, award-winning brands: Discount School Supply®, Colorations®, Really Good Stuff®, Steve Spangler Science®, Children's Factory®, EPI®/Education Products, Inc., Excellerations®, MyPerfectClassroom®, Environments®, and Frog Street®, leverage cutting-edge technologies, early brain research science, digital-first products, and state-of-the-art fulfillment to deliver industry leading quality, innovation, service, and value to early childhood educators and parents.
Excelligence: Empowering The Education Experience.