Product Associate
Job Description
This position supports new product development processes, focusing on small appliances like beauty tools, grooming devices, and pet appliances.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the product lifecycle, from market research and data analysis to supporting product development processes.
- Cook up ideas to develop new products.
- Review POS data and sales analysis to grasp market needs.
- Market research to understand current trends.
- Create design sketches for new products and obtain similar samples to begin sourcing.
- Get quotations and samples from vendors, check quality and cost, and compare COGs.
- Create plans for newly launching items.
- Brainstorm concepts and share them with the design team.
- Constantly communicate with vendors to ensure the project gets going and production quality.
- Check the initial production schedule, ETA/ETD, and communicate with other departments.
- Inform about changes, issue POs, approve new items, and promote items with good strategy.
- Search for new qualified vendors, submit new vendor requests, perform audits, and discuss/survey the product with consumers through vendors.
- Complete system setup (SAP).
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor of Science (B.S)
- Experience: 0 - 2 years of relevant experience or industry exposure in a related field
- Skills: Strong understanding of market research methodologies, strong problem-solving abilities, strong interpersonal skills
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor of Science (B.S)
Benefits
- Premium Medical Insurance Coverage
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) based on seniority
- Paid Holidays
- Additional Workplace Offerings (subject To Change Or Eligibility)
- Annual Bonus Plan
- Onsite Employee Fitness Center with Indoor Racquetball Court and Yoga Room
- Summer Fridays
- Complimentary Gourmet Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Relocation Support for New Hires
- Work Anniversary Recognitions
- Congratulatory & Condolence Gifts
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Licenses/Certifications: Not Applicable
Pay
The anticipated compensation range is $19.25 - $36.55 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on various factors including qualifications, education, experience, and location.
Schedule
Not specified
Benefits
- Commuter Support (Shuttle Bus Program and EZPass Support)
- Vehicle Perks
Company Information
Kiss Nail Products, Inc., KDC GA Corp., Ivy Enterprises, Inc., AST Systems, LLC, Red Beauty, Inc., or Dae Do, Inc. (collectively, the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.