Consumer Products Manufacturer based in Fairfield, New Jersey is seeking a top-notch Product Assistant to assist our Brand Managers/ Product Development Managers. You will play a crucial role in supporting the successful development, production and marketing of consumer goods. The role requires a detail-oriented individual with excellent organizational skills, communication skills and able to work in a fast-past entrepreneurial environment.
Requirements: • 3 or more years of experience in a business environment. • Experience with consumer products & consumer products manufacturing is a MUST!
. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Power Point are a MUST!) and other relevant software applications. • Strong problem-solving skills and be able prioritize workload. • Keen attention to detail. • Willingness to take on new challenges and work in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities • Support Brand Managers as needed • Communicate daily with overseas office and suppliers in China • Perform administrative tasks such as organizing documents, managing product samples and more. • Maintain comprehensive records of product specifications • Create RFQ's (Request For Quote) , contact suppliers, and follow up as needed • Maintain project quote files and Supplier contact directory • Sample requests to suppliers and follow up to get samples delivered in time, as needed for new product development, product "color refreshes", and sales presentations • Label and organize product samples (Supplier, item number, date, project etc.) • Create Final RFQ's from supplier quotes, add final images including packaging to the quote sheets as needed, link quote to min/max costing file • Request competitive quotes for existing items from other suppliers, check for accuracy upon receipt • Assist with contacting suppliers or pricing confirmation needed for upcoming meetings • Maintain and organize pricing files. • Assist with gathering competitive information "competitive shopping", either on-line or in-store, as needed for benchmarking specifications for new product development and sourcing; or for preparing competitive information for sales presentations • Help completing tenders & quotes for all accounts • Scanning, Electronic filing & Paper filing • Other various light clerical and data entry duties
Qualifications / Skills • 3+ years' experience • Quick learner • Attention to detail • Able to work Independently • Outstanding time management & organizational skills • Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills • Excellent written & verbal communication skills • Excellent Microsoft Excel skills: Formulas/ Sorting/ Searching/ V Look Ups, etc • Proficient in Microsoft Power Point skills: slide design, sizing images, writing copy, adding information and more....
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity