Associate Product Developer

Annie International, Inc.; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Annie International, Inc. is seeking a team-oriented professional to learn and support the development process for its accessories product lines. You will assist from design concept through commercialization, while helping manage vendor relations and the early stages of new product development.

You will collaborate with sales, marketing and customer support to communicate go-to-market strategies and product positioning, while ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Learn the development process for an accessories product line from design concept through commercialization.
• Planned and execute a strategy to purchase products in a timely and cost-effective way without compromising quality standards and specifications.
• Learn to manage the product life cycle of the product lines in all aspects of development from initial concepts to final production.
• Building solid relationships with foreign suppliers and visit overseas factories.
• Source and manage vendors with new product development, samples, production, quality control and assurance, etc.; responsible for the initial PO planning of new products.
• Be an evangelist for the product lines and work with internal and external customers including sales, Marketing, Customer Support and key customers.
• Plan and coordinate new product release with Sales and Marketing; work with Marketing Department to communicate the go-to market strategy, the product positioning, key benefits, and target customer.

Job description

• Learn the development process for an accessories product line from design concept through commercialization.
• Planned and execute a strategy to purchase products in a timely and cost-effective way without compromising quality standards and specifications.
• Learn to manage the product life cycle of the product lines in all aspects of development from initial concepts to final production.
• Building solid relationships with foreign suppliers and visit overseas factories.
• Expert of the company with respect to the product lines and also competing products.
• Source and manage vendors with new product development, samples, production, quality control and assurance, etc.; responsible for the initial PO planning of new products.
• Responsible for P&L of the product lines; obtain pricing that meets pre-defined revenue and profitability goals.
• Be an evangelist for the product lines and work with internal and external customers including sales, Marketing, Customer Support and key customers.
• Plan and coordinate new product release with Sales and Marketing; work with Marketing Department to communicate the go-to market strategy, the product positioning, key benefits, and target customer.
• Work with graphic design team and product managers to manage the timeline on all product development.
• Ensure that vendor relations are optimal (Ex: getting the best possible prices, quality and service levels with an appropriate level of “partnership”
• May involve other clerical duties as requested
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with our without notice
• Take initiative and be creative in problem solving
• Work in a team, yet function independently
• Strong communication skills within all areas of the company
• Detail-oriented, yet with a big-picture vision
• Understand and explore our market opportunities and find solutions.