Global Product Development & Sourcing Associate

Orly Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Orly-Corp. is seeking a highly organized Product Development Associate to manage day-to-day sourcing and product development for gifting and lifestyle products. You will collaborate with overseas vendors and guide projects from concept through sampling, costing, and production handoff.

The role partners with the Director of Product Development and cross-functional teams to ensure milestones, quality, and cost targets are met in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Product Development, Product Sourcing, Product Design, Packaging Development, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience working directly with overseas vendors and managing product sourcing and development timelines.
• Strong understanding of product development, sample development, costing, materials, production processes, and product execution.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day product sourcing and development across gifting and lifestyle products, from initial concept through production handoff.
• Partner directly with overseas vendors to source products, materials, components, and packaging based on design direction, customer requirements, target costs, and delivery needs.
• Evaluate vendor capabilities, quotes, MOQs, lead times, materials, and development feasibility, recommending solutions that balance cost, quality, and timing.
• Own and maintain Time & Action (T&A) calendars, proactively driving development milestones and delivery deadlines.
• Manage sample development across all stages (proto, SMS, PPS), including tracking, review coordination, comments, approvals, and vendor follow-up.
• Review product samples for construction, materials, packaging, functionality, quality, and overall execution.
• Manage costing, quote comparisons, and value-engineering opportunities to help achieve product and customer targets.
• Identify development risks early and proactively recommend alternative materials, constructions, sourcing options, or other solutions.
• Maintain accurate product information, specifications, materials, costing, and development details within PLM.
• Partner cross-functionally with Design, Sales, and Production while independently managing assigned development projects and day-to-day vendor communication.

Skills

Excel

Vendor management

Product development

Project management

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

Orly-Corp. is seeking a highly organized Product Development Associate to manage day-to-day sourcing and product development for gifting and lifestyle products. You will collaborate with overseas vendors and guide projects from concept through sampling, costing, and production handoff.

The role partners with the Director of Product Development and cross-functional teams to ensure milestones, quality, and cost targets are met in a fast-paced environment.