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Description

Zak Designs is looking for an energetic, organized, hardworking, team player to join our Product Development team. The Product Development Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting the Product Development team. This position will provide administrative coordination with various product development issues.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following is an overview of the main duties for this position and is not all inclusive of each task that may be performed in this role.

• Manage the sending and receiving of samples both internally and externally
• Ensure proper documentation, tracking, and timely delivery to support project timelines and quality standards on all samples.
• Perform item setup and ongoing maintenance of line plan items within the system.
• Coordinate and send detailed requests to the art studio, ensuring clarity of requirements, deadlines, and project specifications to facilitate accurate and timely deliverables.
• Process Zak Branded product approval forms and update status in the system.
• Proactively follow up on requests from other departments to ensure timely completion, addressing any delays or obstacles to maintain project schedules and operational efficiency.
• Attend meetings to capture detailed notes, highlighting key discussions, decisions, and actionable items for timely follow-up and documentation.
• Take photos for sourcing guides, quote requests, and line plans.
• Other duties assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and/or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Maintain exceptional organization by prioritizing tasks, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and ensuring all deadlines and deliverables are met with accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and non-verbally with active listening and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact in one-on-one and small group situations
• Demonstrate adaptability by effectively managing shifting priorities, embracing new challenges, and adjusting to changing business needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to balance and prioritize projects in a manner that will allow for prompt completion of the task.
• Must be able to tactfully deal with various personalities throughout the company and deal effectively and professionally with      internal and external customers.
• Required program applications include Microsoft Outlook (intermediate level), Microsoft Excel (intermediate level), Microsoft      PowerPoint (intermediate level).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands or arms; talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and on rare occasions lift up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job require clos