Product Development Assistant

Overview

Gourmet Home Products is a cutting-edge design house and a leading manufacturer of Houseware products, distinguished in the home industry as a company of quality, flexibility, and creativity since 2010. We specialize in Private Label business and carry a full line of our own stock merchandise. We work with many retailers nationwide serving all channels of distribution including Mid-Tier Department Stores, Specialty Stores, Discounters and Mass Merchants.

No customer is too big or too small for Gourmet Home. Our private label programs consist of many of the top retailers in the Home industry. Our vertical operations are broad, offering a wide range of selections in almost every category. Gourmet Home designs, manufactures and delivers home products from basic core items to the latest trends.

• Provide operational and administrative support to the Senior Product Development Manager.
• Basic knowledge of the Production process with overseas factories.
• Review each suppliers open orders on a daily basis to ensure smooth order process.
• Send POs received from data entry team to suppliers once Buying team approves.
• Approve artwork and carton markings of POs prior to factory printing of mass production.
• Complete business recaps with the direction from the Production Manager.
• Follow production status of all orders with suppliers, updating the system accordingly.
• Ensure all suppliers book POs with correct freight forwarders for on time delivery.
• Provide ad hoc support with team as needed.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Excel.
• 2+ years Production experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Health Insurance
• 401K
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave and Holidays)

The salary for this position is $65,000 annually, contingent upon experience and expertise.