Product Development, Coordinator

ALDO Group; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site perks

Generous discounts

Job summary

ALDO Group in Montreal is seeking an entry-level Product Services Coordinator to support sample management and product development. You will work with designers and product developers to organize samples, create products from sketches, and assist in product handovers.

The position requires a university or college degree, proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and a keen eye for fashion trends. You will join a fast-paced team with strong collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• University or College degree required or equivalent.
• 2 years’ experience in a relevant product-related role is an asset.
• Strong fashion sense and ability to translate trends visually.

Responsibilities

• Daily Sample Reception: unload all boxes received from sample management relating to Product Development (PD) such as sales samples and confirmation samples.
• Sample Maintenance: manage sample fridge and master collection room with designers and developers; weekly and monthly cleanups; organize by category/silhouette.
• Request and check sample maps from suppliers for handovers with support from the Product Developer.
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
• Carry over of flow products and colorways.
• Create products based on Design sketches and developments.
• Support Product Developer with product adoption.
• Product-season attribute maintenance.
• Material breakdown, HTS, and custom attribute maintenance.
• Support Product Developer with product handover.
• Manage defects/deleted articles post-handover, communicating with POM and buying teams.
• General assistance in administrative tasks.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Education

University or College degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

About The ALDO Group

Specializing in stylish and accessible footwear, handbags, and accessories, the ALDO Group has been around for more than 50 years. With over 1,500 stores in more than 100 countries, we operate under two signature brands, ALDO and Call It Spring, and we are the core footwear partner for Sperry in North America. The ALDO Group is also an industry-recognized wholesale licensed partner, specializing in the design, sourcing, and distribution of fashion footwear, handbags, and accessories. Our diverse portfolio includes household brands such as ROXY, Brooks Brothers, Ted Baker, Hunter, and G.H.BASS. In addition to our head office in Montreal, the ALDO Group maintains international offices in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.aldogroup.com.

Enjoy meaningful recognition, flexible work options, great on‑site perks, generous discounts, and the pride of being part of a brand that leads with people, the planet, and its partners at heart.

About The Role

ALDO Product Services (APS) partners with major global retailers to deliver branded wholesale, private label, and sourcing solutions. The Product coordinator is an entry level role which is ideal for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment all the while being driven by their passion for fashion.

Responsibilities

• Daily Sample Reception: unload all boxes received from sample management team relating to Product Development (PD) such as sales samples and confirmation samples.
• Sample Maintenance: work with Product Developers and Designers to maintain order in sample fridge and master collection room. Weekly cleanup of collection room and monthly cleanup of sample fridge expected as well as sample organization by category/silhouette.
• Request and check sample maps from suppliers relating to handovers with support from the Product Developer
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
• Carry over of flow products and colorways.
• Create products based on Design sketches and developments.
• Support Product Developer with product adoption.
• Product-season attribute maintenance.
• Material breakdown, HTS, and custom attribute maintenance.
• Support Product Developer with product handover.
• Manage defects/deleted articles post-handover, communicating with POM and buying teams.
• General assistance in administrative tasks.

Requirements

• Strong computer skills
• Mandatory Proficiency in Excel, Power Point, and Word
• University or College degree
• 2 years’ experience in a relevant product related role is an asset
• Highly attuned to fashion trends with the ability to translate them visually
• Positive, self-motivated and strong attention to detail
• Capable to meet multiple deadlines in a timely manner
• Able to work in a high-pressure environment
• Able to work both independently and in a team setting

Building a culture of belonging

We firmly believe that the diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and identities is a fundamental strength of the ALDO Group. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and equitable work environment where everyone can reach their full potential and find their fit.