Job Description

Description

At Avon, beauty is more than skin deep. We are inspired by our community of passionate women; yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Avon is all about celebrating each other and our achievements in business and in life, inviting others to join us, and committing to be a force for good.

About the Role

The Product Development Coordinator provides overall support to the Fashion and Home PD & sourcing team. The primary focus of this role is apparel and accessories but also supports jewelry and home products. You will work closely with multiple product development managers to ensure critical stage gates are met across several development timelines and calendars. Working with multiple internal and external teams will require a highly organized individual with excellent communication skills. While Avon operates with a hybrid model of in person and remote working options, this role will require a significant amount of time working in our office at One Liberty Plaza. You will report to the Senior Manager of Apparel, Accessories & Home.

Responsibilities

Support Development process from concept inception through final production approvals
Manage an extensive library of samples in house: track and manage storage
Coordinate receipt of packages to and from the product development team: sort, file
Track samples, lab dips, strike offs, fabric and trim quality submits from external suppliers
Manage calendar and related turnover dates of photo samples to creative team
Create and manage profiles in PLM system
Execute bi-weekly package copy review and approval with suppliers
Assist PD managers with line development and presentations to marketing team
Accurate and efficient data entry and follow up on various PD trackers on weekly basis
Provide additional administrative support across Supply Chain team as needed

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
2+ years' experience in apparel merchandising, product development and/or sourcing office
Experience with Microsoft programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Our Benefits

Eligible for benefits as of date of hire (health, dental, vision, life and other voluntary programs)
You are immediately vested in Avon's matching contributions to the 401(k) Plan. Avon matches your contributions dollar-for dollar up to 3% of your eligible pay, and $0.50 per dollar on the next 2% of your eligible pay.
Company sponsored Life insurance, AD&D and Disability benefits with option to buy up
Wellness incentive programs
Commuter, Health Reimbursement (HRA) and Flexible Spending (FSA) accounts
Family Care (back-up child and elder care) benefit Programs
Additional voluntary benefit programs available such as group legal, critical care, accident, pet insurance and identity protection insurance.