Sourcing and Quality Specialist / Project Manager - Manage projects in US and China

Canyonwall, LLC; Springville (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A product development firm in Springville, Utah, is looking for an experienced Project Manager to manage product timelines, lead communication with international teams, and ensure quality standards. The ideal candidate will have 1+ years in product management, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with sourcing. This is an in-office role with evening calls scheduled with overseas suppliers.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in sourcing, product development, or product management.
• Availability for nightly calls with overseas suppliers.
• Ability to speak Mandarin Chinese at a conversational level.

Responsibilities

• Manage project timelines and ensure milestones are met.
• Lead nightly calls with overseas teams and suppliers.
• Source and recommend suppliers.

Skills

Resourcefulness

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Technology skills

Mandarin Chinese

Job description

Overview

Position Summary: Wizard Product Development (WizPD), based in Springville, Utah, specializes in helping US-based companies effectively bring their products to market. We provide extensive experience and expertise in several product verticals, including consumer electronics, outdoor products, toys and games, and soft goods (cut and sew). We focus on bringing products to the US market through clear communication, and streamlined processes with a strong focus on product quality. We are seeking to add an experienced Project Manager to our team. We are looking for an individual who is efficient and enjoys being a member of a fluid team. The ability to multi-task and keep detailed notes of progress are essential in this position. The ideal candidate for this job is resourceful, a good problem solver, and organized. This is an in-office position in our offices in Springville, Utah.

Responsibilities

• Manage project timelines and ensure milestones are being met in each stage, including product specification, production management, quality control, and shipping documentation to ensure accurate and timely product updates.
• Lead nightly calls with our overseas product teams and suppliers to ensure project timing and factory understanding during all levels of development.
• Source and recommend OEM/ODM suppliers and lead out in vendor selection and relationship management.
• Product engineering, development and management; detailed task and project management; production quality control; managing all aspects of the product lifecycle.
• Management of development calendar, including milestones and task assignment, to deliver products on time and within budget.
• Ensure products are developed to meet design, technical, and quality standards. Ensure product specifications are correct and accurately reflected on product spec sheets with manufacturers.
• Negotiate prices and terms with factories. Work with factory’s engineers, sales, and management teams to ensure our project requirements are continually kept as a highest priority in their minds and projects remain on schedule.
• Ensure that product packaging artwork, shipping carton markings, product labels, etc. are properly executed during production.
• Coordinate upcoming payments and shipments with product and accounting teams.

Experience / Skills Required

• Have 1 year of experience in sourcing, product development, or product management roles.
• Availability to do 1-2 hours of nightly calls with overseas suppliers (part of full time work hours).
• Ability to speak Mandarin Chinese at a conversational level.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Show pattern of strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and complete prioritized tasks each day.
• Skilled in use of technology.
• Ability to take initiative and work autonomously.
• Ability to travel overseas, particularly to China.