NEW JOB OPENING
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
IN Woonsocket, RI, USA!

Required Education:

• Verifiable High School Diploma or Equivalent



Preferred Education:

• Bachelor's degree



Preferred License/Certification

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification



Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in Product Development, Project Management, or Retail Merchandising

• Experience working directly with external suppliers/vendors

• Ability to manage supplier follow-ups, deliverables, and project timelines

• Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder coordination skills

• Working knowledge of problem-solving and decision-making

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and track project milestones

• Ability to work onsite 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)



Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• Experience in retail, consumer packaged goods (CPG), retail merchandise, private label, brand, or physical product development

• Understanding of SKU and UPC management

• Familiarity with merchandising processes and the retail product lifecycle

• Experience supporting product launches or product development projects

• Experience with product testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), usability testing, or performance testing

• Experience with market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and customer feedback analysis

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams

• PMP certification



Product Development Coordinator Overview:

• The Product Development Coordinator supports retail consumer product development activities, supplier engagement, and cross-functional project coordination

• This role works closely with external suppliers/vendors and internal stakeholders to manage deliverables, follow-ups, project timelines, and product development milestones

• The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in product development, project management, or retail merchandising, preferably within consumer packaged goods, retail merchandise, private label, or physical products

• Responsibilities include supporting product testing and quality activities, analyzing market data and customer feedback, conducting competitive benchmarking, and identifying opportunities for product enhancements and process improvements

• Candidates should understand retail terminology and processes, including SKU and UPC management, and be comfortable coordinating multiple stakeholders

• Strong supplier communication, organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. This position requires onsite work three days per week, Tuesday through Thursday



Job Duties:

• Develop testing plans to ensure product quality and functionality through user acceptance testing, usability testing, and performance testing

• Analyze market data, customer feedback, and industry reports to inform product development decisions and identify opportunities for new products or enhancements

• Conduct benchmarking studies and provide insights on competitive positioning, market share, and differentiation strategies

• Assist in defining project scopes, creating project timelines, and tracking progress against milestones

• Identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for optimization and innovation, providing summaries to management for review and progression

• Communicate progress updates and recommendations to key stakeholders, including product managers, executives, and other relevant teams

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and assist in preparing necessary documentation and certifications for regulatory submissions

• Encourage team members to explore innovative solutions and approaches to operational challenges to support skills development and experience

• Identify areas of concern, recommend corrective actions, and document key details in the company database to maintain accurate records and data integrity

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**