SummaryThe Senior Analyst - Product Development will oversee the daily execution of new product development from concept to launch. This role involves effective communication and interaction with cross-functional counterparts to facilitate and approve each development stage, manage new product samples, coordinate product systematic setup, organize sample photography, and coordinate meetings.
Responsibilities- Execute project plans throughout supplier development of multiple new products with varying scope as well as business continuity projects.
- Identify project risk and work closely with project manager on mitigation plan.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation to monitor and track key milestones progress throughout development to meet outlined objectives.
- Work closely with Design team to ensure Design vision is achieved.
- Work with Gem Acquisition/Diamond Division team to supply stones promptly.
- Establish stone shipment timeline and coordinate color and diamond shipment processes with internal teams.
- Assist Manager with product setup to support all internal meetings.
- Assist the Director and Manager in the coordination of cross-functional resources to facilitate project completion.
- Closely monitor project cost throughout development process.
- Coordinate project set up and sign-off processes.
- Support the maintenance of accurate project tracking documents and systems.
- Maintain security of new samples, borrowed merchandise, and loose stones.
- Coordinate management and security of all sample borrow needs for Marketing, PR and internal meetings.
- Build credible working relationships with various teams to drive business needs.
- Assist with updating project detail documents to support development responsibilities.
- Provide organized and pertinent information at design meeting reviews.
- Coordinate the agendas and update recaps for department-led cross functional meetings.
- Communicate with vendors regarding all aspects of new product development and manage internal and external vendor communication.
- Provide prompt project information in support of strategic initiatives to Global Merchandising, Operations, Legal, Marketing, Publicity, and Training as needed.
Requirements- Minimum 5 years of prior relevant product development experience.
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel and PowerPoint) with ability to learn new software.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and project management.
- Flexibility to perform different tasks based on day-to-day business needs.
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to manage and uphold departmental standards.
- Familiarity with jewelry manufacturing preferred.
- Knowledge of Tiffany & Co. merchandise information systems a plus.
- Basic Gemstone knowledge; Graduate Gemologist a plus.
- Prior Merchandising experience preferably in a luxury branded product.
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