Special Projects Coordinator, Footwear

KITH; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kith, established in 2011 in New York City, is seeking a Special Projects Coordinator, Footwear to support SMU product initiatives under the VP of Footwear and collaborate with internal product teams.

The role requires 2+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree. Proficiency with PLM systems, Excel, and Google Suite is preferred. This on-site role is based at our Williamsburg HQ in Brooklyn.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in product development and PO processes.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Experience with PLM systems is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supporting business development strategies with partners.
• Manage PO process and entry into order management systems.
• Build out SMU Master Product Trackers & WIPs.
• Build cost sheets and upload SMU SKUs into PLM.
• Coordinate product timelines and sample inventory management.
• Collaborate with Logistics, Ops, Merchandising, Design, Production, Partnerships, Marketing and Accounting teams.

Skills

Great Communicator

Team Player

Curious

Humble

Friendly

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Excel

Job description

Location: HQ - Williamsburg, BrooklynStatus: Full-time / 100% on-siteCompensation: $60,000 - $70,000 annuallyPosition Summary: The Special Projects Coordinator, Footwear is responsible for the support and management of all SMU product initiatives. This role will work under close direction of the VP of Footwear and in collaboration with other internal product teams.RESPONSIBILITIESPrimary ResponsibilitiesAssist in supporting business development strategies amongst a range of collaborative partners.Manage PO process to ensure orders are entered in to order management systems.Build out and oversee all SMU Master Product Trackers & WIPs.Build cost sheets and upload all SMU sku’s into PLM system.Work with partners to retrieve all product style information needed for internal system entry.Build out Product timelines.Sample Inventory Management.Oversee SMU Product Drive to make sure all folders are up to dateWork with Logistics & Ops teams to route and inbound products.Effectively communicate all actionable items internally. This includes communication with Merchandising, Design, Production, PD, Partnerships, Marketing, Operations and Accounting Teams.Special ProjectsHelp support the Special Projects team in building out yearly collaboration strategy.REQUIREMENTSExperienceMinimum 2+ years of relevant experience.Knowledge of product development and PO process is preferred.Bachelor’s Degree.SkillsExperience working with PLM systems is a plus.Microsoft & Google suite, well-versed in Excel.WHO YOU AREProfessional CharacteristicsGreat CommunicatorTeam PlayerAbility to LearnPersonal CharacteristicsCuriousHumbleFriendlyWHO WE AREEstablished in 2011 in New York City, Kith is a lifestyle brand and specialty retailer that offers seasonal collections of men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, accessories and footwear through a distinct lens of personal storytelling. Kith embodies a multi-faceted lifestyle, with uncompromising detail to fabrication and design. Led by Founder, CEO and Creative Director Ronnie Fieg, the brand is known globally for evoking nostalgia from a dynamic point of view, and working closely with a carefully selected set of best-in-class collaborators.Kith operates 16 standalone boutiques around the world, and 3 shop-in-shops. Kith Treats, conceived from Fieg’s childhood love for cereal, operates in 10 locations, as well as Sadelle’s at Kith restaurants in Paris, Miami Design District, Toronto and Seoul.The Kinnect Foundation, a non-profit established and operated by Kith, is a non-profit devoted to creating positive change through education, community and social impact.Kith is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.All career opportunities offered by Kith are fully on site, and if contacted, all email communication will come from a kith.com or kithnyc.com email address. Please note that any correspondence from an alternative email domain, or offering anything other than in-person work, is fraudulent.