Product Development Associate

Product Development Associate Uniek, Inc - 3.2 Waunakee, WI Job Details Full-time 9 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Vision insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Teamwork Interpersonal skills E-commerce Attention to detail Quality inspection Creative problem-solving Full Job Description We are in search of a Product Development Associate for our Dotcom team. Uniek Inc., in business for over 30 years, is a premier designer, manufacturer, and supplier of home decor accents in North America. We strive to inspire philanthropy in our employees through innovative community initiatives and quality services, all while delivering excellent products, value, and care to our customers. As part of the Uniek Inc. family, our Kate & Laurel ecommerce brand @ kateandlaurel.com, offers a wide array of home décor products. Unique collections that incorporate the latest trends and traditional favorites, all at a great value. Our knowledgeable and talented team members strive to make shopping online simple. We understand how to have fun with good design and create harmony for the home.

Purpose and Objectives:

The Product Development Associate position serves a critical role in assisting with the coordination and execution of post SKU creation processes and timelines, specific but not limited to pre-production sample reviews, including communication with factories and approvals through initial production. This role will be responsible for daily communication between internal departments as well as international partners. A successful candidate will have some hands-on product experience, be self-motivated, very detail-oriented, and have strong problem-solving skills. This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment while maintaining positive working relationships with all departments. This position in conjunction with the Product Development group will work as part of the E-commerce team to bring products to market.

Essential/Specific Duties and Tasks:

Assist with the post-commercialization and pre-production of items through: Review of pre-production forms and samples, and completion of review forms in Centric, factory feedback. Spec management, and product changes in coordination with the engineering and product management team, including communication with international factories and partners to implement changes, revised pre-production as needed and initial production reviews. Set-up and maintenance of item details in Salsify, including all product changes. Oversight of the product assembly instructions whether created internally or through our international partners. Maintenance of the color sample library to ensure that a complete set of Kate & Laurel-approved color samples are available at each vendor, as well as internal quality department for production matching and quality inspection confirmation. Provide information to the supplier as requested and be the liaison as needed between the factory and other internal stakeholders for commercialized products. Assist in providing directions to our international quality teams for product inspection and ensure that they have access to the necessary materials to accurately complete the inspection process at the factory level. Ensure product dimensions and weight tests are completed as needed and that the information is reflected in the systems for use in product content and partner data.

Held Accountable for:

Execution of the pre-production processing of items within the defined deadlines to ensure that SKU count and sales goals are met. Working with factories on product related questions to ensure prompt resolution. Maintenance of all product related data to ensure on-time and accurate product launch. Assist in resolving issues encountered during inspection or in the market, to ensure that the product meets our expectations and will arrive to the consumer in exceptional condition. Cross-functional communication is clear, timely and accurately depicts desired results. Qualifications (including Education, Physical Demands, Working Conditions, Equipment Used, Other Required Skills):

Experienced :

College degree in marketing or business, 1-3 years of hands-on product development experience especially in CPG and ecommerce.

Detail Oriented :

Ability to process large amounts of information with an understanding of product quality and design.

Passionate :

Personal passion for the product lifecycle, home décor and being part of a growing and always evolving business unit.

Entrepreneurial:

Desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and lean organization.

Creative :

A creative and optimistic approach to new challenges and problem-solving.

Team Player:

Strong oral and written communication skills, with a belief that collaboration and teamwork lead to stronger results. We offer an excellent benefits package to include: paid vacation; paid sick time; holiday pay, ICHRA health insurance, dental and vision insurance; paid Short Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D insurance; Flexible Spending Account (medical & dependent); supplemental life and AD&D; Long Term Disability and 401K. •Relocation assistance is not offered. Please note this is not a remote position.

Job Type:

Full-time Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Waunakee, WI 53597