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About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-driven Product Development Associate to join our team. This role is crucial in managing the product lifecycle from development through production to the customer, acting as a key liaison between various departments, global offices, and factory partners to ensure seamless product, sample, and order flow. This position is based onsite in our NYC office.

Responsibilities

• Support the product development and production process from order placement through final execution.
• Communicate daily with overseas offices and factory partners to maintain development and production timelines.
• Coordinate and track sample requests and deliveries between factories and customers.
• Create and maintain sample hangtags for all development and production samples.
• Maintain and update Spark with accurate product, development, and order information.
• Prepare detailed buy sheets following order placement.
• Place purchase orders with factories, ensuring accuracy of product, quantity, and pricing.
• Enter customer purchase orders into internal systems accurately and within established timelines.
• Maintain the tracking sheet with current and complete order and development information.
• Review purchase orders for discrepancies and communicate issues for resolution.
• Manage item setup following order placement, ensuring complete and accurate product information.
• Maintain organized, up-to-date records and documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
• Partner with Sales, Design, Production, Sourcing, and overseas teams to coordinate priorities and resolve issues.
• Act as a point of contact between internal teams, global partners, factories, and customers.
• Follow up on open items, identify potential issues, and help keep critical milestones on schedule.
• Support special projects and additional initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong follow-up skills and a proactive approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple departments and build strong working relationships.
• Solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to identify issues, communicate clearly, and drive them to resolution.

Skills

• Product development
• Production
• Merchandising
• Order management systems
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office Suite

Location

• NYC

Work Type

• Onsite
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Associate

Salary/Compensations

• $66,300-$69,000

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K
• Paid holidays
• Generous paid time-off policy

About the Company

• Steve Madden is a global fashion company known for its innovative, trend-driven footwear, accessories, and apparel.
• Founded in 1990 in Queens, New York, the company has grown into a globally recognized fashion organization with a portfolio of leading brands.
• The company operates across wholesale, retail, e-commerce, licensing, and private label businesses.
• Steve Madden is driven by creativity, individuality, and a fast-paced entrepreneurial spirit.
• The company has a presence in more than 80 countries.