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Product Coordinator, DC Shoes Job in Huntington Beach, CA

SUMMARY:
           
As the Product Coordinator, you will be responsible for assisting with various projects on the DC Shoes Product team, while  establishing a baseline understanding of footwear and apparel development and manufacturing process.  The best qualified candidate for this role has a desire to build their career in Product Management/Development.  This position is based out of Huntington Beach.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
Sample Management - Receive, Track, and organize department samples.  When necessary, setup samples in showroom for Account Meetings, Product Reviews, and any other key organizational meetings. Prepare season/stage end sample review and package for warehouse storage
Catalog Prep – prepare shot list, organize all samples for catalog and editing teams, and ensure racks are assembled and readied for efficient execution by the photo team
Systems - Assist in final validation of pushes to make sure the system is correct before we issue to SAP.   Assist with Data Entry for Product and Merchandising during peak periods.  Manage Sample ranking and adoption cycles for Global/Regional merch teams
Calendar – Provide awareness and ensure team is tracking to key deadlines.  Manage and update during key weekly meetings
Relationship Management - Establish and maintain professional relationships with all cross functional partners
Reports - Create reports for the Product team as needed.  Provide support to product team, this includes the preparation of various analytical reports and data
Projects - Perform special projects/tasks as assigned by the product team; willingness to roll up your sleeves and dig in on a new task every day.
Processes - Begin to establish a baseline understanding of footwear and apparel development and manufacturing process
Presentations - Assist in Presentation creation and format builds
Miscellaneous - Other tasks may be assigned from time to time which contribute to the overall success of the company; Send out packages for Product and Merch teams when needed
 
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/EDUCATION:
AA Degree or higher
Minimum of 2 years of experience in product (development or management)
Excellent problem predicting/solving and exceptional organizational skills
Strong follow-up skills
The ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks simultaneously, while staying organized
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficient computer skills (Excel, Google Docs, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) Keynote, Illustrator, Photoshop, maybe InDesign