PRODUCT DEVELOPER
Candidates who submit the questionnaire below along with your resume will be considered.
Creative agency seeks extremely organized, energized product developer to do sourcing, product development and inventory management for two exclusive modern-wellness clients; The NOW massage boutique (4 locations in LA and rapidly expanding) and one of the most innovative high-calibur cannabis companies in the industry.
Products include a wide and never boring range of products from high end boutique level goods like CBD balm, custom crafted brass incense holders to gift boxes, hash jars, canvas coolers, packaging etc. Product development activities including: sourcing new vendors, negotiating pricing and setting costing targets, preparing technical packs or overseeing our graphic designer to prep tech packs, overseeing the inventory management for all products including high end 3rd party boutique products, backbar supplies. You will oversee margins, keeping dozens of projects accountable to tight deadlines in various stages of development, and keep associated WIPs up to date. You will be a valued member of a team who is pivotal to the overall success of the companies.
You :
You thrive off of organization, live off of a daily to-do list and feel satisfied checking it off. You love to be a valued member of an extremely fast-moving team. You enjoy being productive, self-directed, autonomous but collaborate well with a group. You think dynamically, never take the first answer (you dig deeper, do the research, get a better price, demand more options than needed). You are meticulous, triple checking your work. You are capable of juggling many balls, keeping every project on calendar and live off your WIP. You are most comfortable taking initiative for your projects and will think ahead of what needs to be done before it is asked. Additionally helpful if you are a solid negotiator.
Us :
MOMENTA is a dynamic, growing creative agency based in Century City with multiple high-end modern wellness accounts. We are an extremely driven group willing to train and promote the right talent. It is a playful office atmosphere, with our clients all on-site which makes for an incredible mix of creatives and industry visionaries. We specialize in growth strategy, new product development, creative direction, social, events, PR strategy and the execution of new programs and brand launches.
The Job:
You will be the center of all development projects, in charge of all deadlines pushing projects through different hands (factory, creative, review, revisions etc).
Setting up spec sheets with creative for factories to cost
Sourcing new vendors, working with existing vendors (China, local, internationally)
Negotiating terms, getting lower costs
Pushing to get trim packs and other options from vendors
Our agency HQ is in Century City.
Requirements:
Being assertive and demanding comes easy when working with vendors. You are able to seamlessly switch gears and collaborate with clients. Extremely organized, highly accountable go-getter that takes initiative, works autonomously as well as with a team.
Product development experience, understanding of common terms of import/export, understanding of tech packs, die lines, factory requirements etc
Understanding of inventory management or a willing to learn quickly (setting up systems, par levels, monitoring burn and buy levels)
Negotiation skills to reduce costs, push that extra mile to get better terms/pricing
Experience setting up SKU’s
Ability to achieve strong margins
Technical design background and experience is a plus
Solid knowledge of Excel
Superior analytical, planning, project management, prioritization and decision making skills.
Pay & Growth Opportunity:
Full time with benefits 50-67k ; potential bonuses
We are happy to promote hard working candidates.
Candidate Questionnaire
Please submit short answers with your resume.
On a scale of 1-5, 1- you never use it, 2 -tried it once, 3-basically know it, 4-pretty versed in it, 5 - use it every week
www.wehavemomenta.com
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $50,000.00 to $70,000.00 /year
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