Product Development Coordinator

7 days ago

Vancouver, Canada Danica Full time

**Position**: Product Development Coordinator

**Department**: Product Development

**Location**: Vancouver, BC. Full-time in office.

**Status**: Temporary: 13-month maternity coverage

**Start**: April 8, 2024 until May 2025

**Date Posted**:February 7, 2024

**Company Mission**: To bring everyday joy to your kitchen and dining table through curated colors, patterns, and seasonal design.

**POSITION OVERVIEW**

The Product Development Coordinator acts as the primary contact with our overseas suppliers, facilitating the early lifecycle stages of a product from concept to creation and up to the production stage. The person in this role acts as liaison between varying departments and manufacturers, handles a multitude of projects, manages tight deadlines, and builds systems for maintaining and sharing product-related data. The Product Development Coordinator continuously communicates in clear and concise written English and must communicate effectively to overseas suppliers. This is a hands-on role and requires impeccable attention to detail, organizational and time management skills.

**KEY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Liaise between Creative, Graphics team, and overseas suppliers; communicates new designs, artwork, and revision requirements.
- Order, track, receive and distribute samples to respective team members in a timely manner, according to timeline requirements and project needs.
- Maintain organization of sample area.
- Assist in the research and development of new product.
- Assist in conducting various seasonal product presentations.
- Create, maintain, and provide thoughtful feedback on ongoing projects and discussions on Basecamp regarding product and design development.
- Assist with item setup and maintenance in ERP and PLM systems for in-line brands and Amazon.
- Initiate seasonal packaging projects and communicate packaging requirements in seasonal matrix document.
- Collect and log dimensional data for new items (measurements, weights, inner/master carton dimensions, etc.).
- Assist cross-functional teams with a variety of product information.
- Conduct seasonal catalogue proofing for the Now Designs, Danica Studio and Ecologie brands
- Excellent written and verbal English skills.
- 1+ years related work experience or combination of relevant education and experience.
- Experience in wholesale or large chain retail environment an asset
- Strong MS office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word databases or related platforms) and data management skills
- Experience with Salsify, WFX PLM, Sage X3, or other ERP/PLM software systems is an asset.
- Ability to lift and unpack cartons of samples (up to 30 lbs)
- Experience communicating with internal staff, the ability to communicate at a high level with overseas factories and understanding the different communication styles required to be successful in both.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize, operate proactively and work independently.
- Ability to objectively evaluate opinions and generate solutions.
- Previous experience in or a desire to learn about the housewares industry including têxtiles and ceramics.
- Keen interest in Fashion, Home decor, Textiles, Design, Cooking and Entertaining

**WHAT DANICA OFFERS**
- Competitive salary with generous vacation & wellness day policies, product discounts, bonus Danica days during the holiday season, and a discretionary profit-sharing bonus
- Socially responsible by giving back to the community
- Modern & casual open concept office located in the heart of Vancouver
- Extended health benefits
- Dog-friendly office
- Generous internal referral bonus
- Growth & development opportunities
- Fun office with garden club, green & fun committee, bar cart Fridays with great corporate events
- Locally owned and operated family business with a diverse workforce
- Education support

**How to apply**

Danica is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - We know from experience that great talent comes in many forms, and we want you to join our team We strongly encourage people from underrepresented communities, including women, Indigenous Peoples, members of the LGBTQ2+ community, people of colour, and people with disabilities, to consider applying. Please let us know if you require unique accommodations during the interview process.

**About Us**
- Danica is a market leader in Housewares, Giftware and Home Furnishing design. With five distinct brands under the Danica Brands umbrella, we offer an engaging and dynamic family of product with global reach. Our passion and commitment to our team and customers drives our business and we are looking for people who are excited about thinking and delivering differently. Our team includes people like you - innovative, curious, enthusiastic, authentic, kind and inclusive. If you're looking to work for a company with a culture as vibrant as the products it produces, Danica is the place for you. Our company values include social responsibility, environmen

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