Title:  Associate Product Design Coordinator

JOB TITLE 
Associate Product Design Coordinator

MISSION - PURPOSE OF THE JOB 
The Associate Product Design Coordinator will have responsibility for the coordination of Company products and samples. Working under the guidance of the Senior Design & Development Manager - Sunglasses, the Associate Product Design Coordinator will ensure that samples are accurate and received in a timely manner by internal and external customers.

POSITION OF THE JOB IN THE ORGANIZATION 
Department:  Product Design and Development
Reporting to: Senior Design & Development Manager
Scope:  Local / Regional / Global

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Effectively communicate with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of product in addition to ensuring all necessary approvals and quality standards are met.
• Partner with the Senior Product Development Manager to review incoming product samples, communicating with suppliers as to any changes or quality control concerns.
• Work in collaboration with the Sample Support team to assure that Company product is neatly organized, tracked, and replenished in a timely manner.
• Complete product setup and partner with the Account Management team to ensure appropriate item information is available to secure any purchase orders.
• Photograph and maintain image library for Company product.
• Work closely with the Marketing and Graphics teams on catalogs, packaging, artwork, and sell sheets.
• Compile and maintain reports and presentations as needed.

TRANSVERSAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• All employees have a responsibility to contribute to the Group’s sustainability and in doing so ensure that we can continue to fulfil our mission of improving lives by improving sight.
• All business decisions and actions must serve and be in line with the Group’s sustainability goals and mission.

LOCATION

• Smithfield, RI

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES/EXPERIENCE
PROFICIENCIES REQUIRED: 

• Basic to intermediate Computer Skills, including Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Powerpoint and Word.
• Strong Organization Skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelors Degree
• 1 – 2 years of related work experience
• Previous experience working with consumer products preferred