Retail Product Development Specialist

Cella by Randstad Digital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 114,616,000 - 143,270,000; Full time

Job summary

Cella by Randstad Digital is seeking a Quality Partner to lead end-to-end safety compliance, production integrity, and merchant alignment for a dynamic retail leader.

You will translate federal safety guidelines into practical standards, drive sample inspections from pre-production to approval, and collaborate with Merchants and Vendors to accelerate time-to-market while maintaining brand integrity. This contract role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and strong vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in production management, quality assurance, merchandising, or product development.
• Specialized expertise in federal safety regulations, product testing protocols, and compliance documentation.
• Proven track record of managing multi-channel vendor relationships, sample tracking systems, and cross-functional quality initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills, strong detail orientation, and proficiency in MS Excel and inventory management software.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute rigorous quality control frameworks to ensure all merchandise meets federal safety, labeling, and brand standards.
• Partner with Merchants and external Vendors to establish quality requirements, optimize production workflows, and accelerate product speed-to-market.
• Direct the end-to-end sample inspection process from pre-production to final approval, resolving production bottlenecks through consultative channels.
• Conduct strategic market reviews and factory assessments to analyze competitor product mixes, build category knowledge, and educate cross-functional teams on best practices.

Skills

Quality assurance

Vendor management

Excel

Inventory management

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Location: New York, New YorkJob Type: ContractCompensation Range: $40 - 50 per hourAre you ready to elevate product excellence and drive vendor compliance for a dynamic retail leader? As a key quality partner, you will lead the end-to-end execution of safety compliance, production integrity, and merchant alignment. You will turn complex regulatory guidelines into seamless operational standards, ensuring top-tier value across all merchandise streams.Responsibilities:Establish and execute rigorous quality control frameworks to ensure all merchandise meets federal safety, labeling, and brand standards.Partner with Merchants and external Vendors to establish quality requirements, optimize production workflows, and accelerate product speed-to-market.Direct the end-to-end sample inspection process from pre-production to final approval, resolving production bottlenecks through consultative channels.Conduct strategic market reviews and factory assessments to analyze competitor product mixes, build category knowledge, and educate cross-functional teams on best practices.Qualifications:2+ years of experience in production management, quality assurance, merchandising, or product development.Specialized expertise in federal safety regulations, product testing protocols, and compliance documentation.Proven track record of managing multi-channel vendor relationships, sample tracking systems, and cross-functional quality initiatives.Excellent communication skills, strong detail orientation, and proficiency in MS Excel and inventory management software.JobID: JN -082026-144276#LI-Cella#LI-SJ1#PLEqual Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail] offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.ABOUT CELLAWe are passionate about connecting you with the right role at the right organization—and providing you great benefits for the great work you do. With an attractive compensation package including competitive salary, 401(k) plan, weekly paychecks, holiday pay and a health benefits program, we have you covered.Cella is an award-winning leader in consulting, staffing and managed solutions for creative, marketing, digital and proposal development teams. We help people build meaningful careers and partner with companies to help them win. Our staffing solutions include freelance, contract, temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire positions. Cella has earned the 2022 Best of Staffing Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Awards—an honor earned by only 1% of staffing firms in the U.S. Cella is an equal opportunity employer.