What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Development Coordinator position at Stauffer Manufacturing?
Family-owned and operated for five generations, Stauffer Glove & Safety is a leader in the distribution of safety and PPE products.
Stauffer Glove & Safety is looking for an experienced Product Development Coordinator to join our team in Red Hill, Pennsylvania. This individual must be able to work effectively in a team environment and have exceptional problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills.
What we Offer
With over 115 years of experience, Stauffer Glove & Safety offers employees the stability of an industry leader.
- 401K 401K matching
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Hybrid work schedule
The Product Development Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Import & Private Label Manager with the development, implementation and management of the company’s private label product line and life cycle. This position will assist in maintaining the product pricing and positioning strategies specific to the “Stauffer Brand” product lines and vendor cost. This position works closely with members of the marketing department, sales, sales support and operations to ensure continuity in product offering and company goals.
Essential Functions
- Participate and support the Import team on all aspects of product identification, product changes and product promotions for the private label Stauffer Brand products.
- Support product development procedures, specifying components, product positioning, pricing, catalog, web promotion, and point of purchase merchandisers.
- Coordinate with Category Managers and Sales Support to perform category analysis to identify new opportunities and slow-moving inventory for the private label Stauffer Brand.
- Maintains the Stauffer Brand cost list using cost updates from vendors.
- Assist with bringing new products to market by analyzing proposed product requirements and product development programs.
- Maintain product database with product specifications, artwork and catalog copy for advertising and catalogs programs.
- Support the Import Manager with weekly quality audits on incoming product shipments.
- Establish and maintain relationships with vendors to help facilitate the timely completion of projects.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This is a full-time position with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Minimal travel may be necessary.
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.
- Work within uncontrolled temperature environments. Occasional walking, stooping, bending, and lifting unassisted up to 35lbs.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required or combination of associates degree and 3 or more years of relevant job experience. Preferred job experience; supply chain, marketing or business-related field.
- 2 or more years’ sales support or product marketing experience working in a product development, marketing or business-related team. Preferred experience working in an industrial supply or safety distribution industry
AAP/EEO Statement
Stauffer Glove and Safety is an EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability Employer - See more at: http://www.StaufferSafety.com/careers/
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
