U Brands is looking for a Product Operations Coordinator to support the commercial hand-off process, product setup, packaging development, and sample coordination through new product launches, ensuring seamless execution from concept through commercialization.
Requirements
- creating new SKUs in ERP/PLM with accurate attributes (UoM, HTS, packaging details, country-of-origin, HS codes).
- Validate quoted Bill of Materials (BOM) against comparable SKUs and standard costing models; highlight and challenge cost variances.
- Support e-commerce readiness by providing accurate product data (keywords, care instructions).
- Provide Sales with accurate price lists, MOQs, lead-time data, and high-resolution image assets.
- Conduct annual cost reviews or respond to significant material cost fluctuations, negotiating cost improvements.
- Track, chase, and evaluate final samples, ensuring adherence to specifications.
- Maintain organized storage of retain samples for QC reference, imagery, and color standards.
Responsibilities
- Receive final spec packs from NPI/Design, creating new SKUs in ERP/PLM with accurate attributes (UoM, HTS, packaging details, country-of-origin, HS codes).
- Assign lifecycle codes, product line, and collection tags.
- Issue business-award letters and PO forecasts to factories, ensuring NDA and social-audit certificates are in place.
- Set up new supplier records in ERP, including banking, INCOTERM, lead-time, and capacity details.
- Initiate pre-production checklists covering tooling readiness, timelines, and sample delivery.
- Coordinate packaging dielines, copy submissions, approvals, and manage translations, UPC/EAN, and regulatory marks.
- Evaluate and approve final color-accurate packaging files for production.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business, Supply Chain, or related field).
- 1–3 years' experience in product development coordination, production assistance, or merchandising within consumer products.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Detail-oriented with excellent analytical capabilities.
- Ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
