Temporary Product Development Coordinator

Temporary Product Development Coordinator

Mountainside, New Jersey

The Temporary Product Development Coordinator is a highly organized, detail-oriented team player who supports the execution of the product development process from concept to production. This role will assist with project tracking, sample management, SKU coordination, and cross-team communication to ensure the timely and accurate development of products across multiple categories and channels (DTC, wholesale, and licensing).

• Support the Product Development in managing timelines, deliverables, and action items across product design, sourcing, and packaging.
• Maintain and update product development trackers and calendars, ensuring alignment with go-to-market timelines and milestone meetings.
• Act as a liaison between design, sales, and operations, ensuring alignment on assortments, timelines, and specifications.
• Own the sample management process, including tracking sample requests, organizing samples for meetings, and ensuring timely feedback loops.
• Support in creating and maintaining accurate SKU data across systems like FlexPLM.
• Ensure all product attributes, pricing, packaging specs, and regulatory/compliance notes are accurately recorded.
• Coordinate with Sales to provide product information sheets for key accounts.
• Facilitate smooth handoffs and communication across departments.

• 1–2 years of experience in a product development, operations, merchandising, or production support role (internship experience okay)
• Highly organized with strong project management and multitasking skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through
• Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset
• Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with PLM or ERP systems a plus
• Passion for consumer products, design, and product innovation
• Ability to work in office 4 days per week
• This position is temporary; it will start ASAP and end in Mid-June

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Equal Employment Opportunity:
Little Words Project is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status.