Overview
Product Development Coordinator at Advanced Alchemy. This role focuses on managing day-to-day communication with overseas factories to ensure timely samples, accurate pricing, and smooth product development. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, persistent in follow-up, and able to juggle multiple projects at once. A knack for merchandising and strong negotiation skills are a plus.
Location : Los Angeles area, in-office, Monday–Friday
Responsibilities
- Communicate daily with overseas factories to request samples, pricing quotes, and product details
- Track and follow up on all sample requests, ensuring on-time delivery for internal review and customer presentations
- Collect, organize, and prepare samples for meetings, photography, and approvals
- Request and negotiate product pricing with factories, provide cost comparisons and recommendations
- Maintain accurate costing sheets and project trackers
- Coordinate with Sales and Marketing teams to provide updated pricing, lead times, and sample availability
- Ensure packaging, labeling, and shipping requirements are communicated and followed by factories
- Escalate and resolve delays, missing information, or discrepancies quickly to keep projects on track
- Provide clear, consistent updates to management on project status
Qualifications
Los Angeles-based, in-office, Monday–FridayExcellent English communication skills (written and verbal)2+ years of experience in Product Development, Sourcing, or Project Coordination (Consumer Goods experience preferred; Tabletop / Homewares experience a plus)Strong organizational skills with excellent follow-up disciplineAbility to manage multiple projects under tight deadlinesComputer proficiency (Excel, Word; project trackers or PLM tools a plus)Bonus : Merchandising sense (understanding what makes a product appealing to buyers / consumers)Bonus : Negotiation skills to secure competitive pricing and terms with factoriesBonus : Mandarin language skills and experience working with Chinese factoriesCompensation and Benefits
Salary : $55,000 - $75,000 per year. We offer a competitive compensation and full benefits package.
Job Details
Seniority level : Entry levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Product Management and MarketingIndustries : Advertising ServicesNote : This is a refined representation of the original posting focusing on core responsibilities, qualifications, and job details.
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