Global Product Sourcing & Development Associate

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

Job summary

Orly-Corp. is seeking a Product Development Associate to independently manage day-to-day sourcing and product development across gifting and lifestyle products. You will work with overseas vendors to move concepts through sampling, costing, approvals, and production handoff.

The role requires 3+ years in product development, strong organization, and excellent communication. You will own T&A calendars, coordinate samples, and collaborate with Design, Sales, and Production in a fast-paced

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 timelines.
• Strong understanding of product development, sample development, costing, materials, and production processes.
• Proficient in Excel and PLM systems and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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 cost- and time-conscious solutions.
• 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 or sourcing options.
• Maintain accurate product information, specifications, materials, costing, and development details within PLM.

Skills

Strong communicator

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Project management

Tools

Excel

PLM systems

Job description

Orly-Corp. is seeking a Product Development Associate to independently manage day-to-day sourcing and product development across gifting and lifestyle products. You will work with overseas vendors to move concepts through sampling, costing, approvals, and production handoff.

The role requires 3+ years in product development, strong organization, and excellent communication. You will own T&A calendars, coordinate samples, and collaborate with Design, Sales, and Production in a fast-paced