Product Development Associate - Supplier Liaison (Onsite 3x/wk)

A-Line Staffing Solutions LLC; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 90 days of employment

401(k) with company match after 1 year

Job summary

A-Line Staffing Solutions LLC in Woonsocket, RI is seeking an Assistant Product Development Manager to support retail consumer product development and supplier engagement. This on-site role focuses on physical products, not IT software, and requires collaboration with external vendors to manage timelines and deliverables.

You will develop testing plans, analyze market data, conduct benchmarking, and help define project scopes and milestones.

Qualifications

• Must have strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders and manage expectations.
• Experience working with external suppliers/vendors and coordinating timelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop testing plans and conduct user acceptance, usability, and performance testing.
• Analyze market data, customer feedback, and industry reports to inform decisions.
• Conduct benchmarking studies and provide insights on position and differentiation.
• Collaborate with external suppliers/vendors to manage deliverables and timelines.
• Define project scope, build timelines, and track milestones.
• Identify trends and opportunities for optimization and document actions.
• Communicate updates to product managers and cross-functional teams.
• Support regulatory documentation as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Stakeholder communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree or specialized training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A-Line Staffing Solutions LLC in Woonsocket, RI is seeking an Assistant Product Development Manager to support retail consumer product development and supplier engagement. This on-site role focuses on physical products, not IT software, and requires collaboration with external vendors to manage timelines and deliverables.

You will develop testing plans, analyze market data, conduct benchmarking, and help define project scopes and milestones.