Product Development Assistant - West Elm

About the Team

The Product Development team drives execution of the product development process to successfully deliver West Elm products on time, which meet the design, quality and value mission. 

About the Role 

As a Product Development Assistant, you will support the product development team in executing the product life cycle through accurate data entry, timely follow up and sample management.

As a Product Development Assistant, you approach every task with a winning attitude. You work diligently to ensure all the fine details relating to the product development process is kept up to date, orderly and accurate. You approach every interaction with a service mindset and are flexible to the changing needs of the business. You are an expert at navigating PLM and are the main cross functional liaison for PLM maintenance. You are an independent and self-motivated person that acts as an owner and excels in a fast paced, dynamic work environment. 

Responsibilities 

• PD Process Ownership- - Owns note taking and publishing recaps of weekly PD meetings.  Actions PLM maintenance. Requests seasonal product information. Reviews and processes tooling fee invoices, follows up for payment status. 
• Timeline Management- Owns execution of spec out and validation in PLM. Assists in the follow up with vendors on sample due dates and tracks samples. Creates and manages outlook calendar reminders for key milestones and international office closures. Maintains vendor lead time matrix 
• Costing-  Ensures all costs sheets are validated to the correctly negotiated cost, MCDL, convey-ability status and MOQ 
• Material Research and Development- Tracks and ensures proper labeling of all PD Library swatches and samples 
• Sample + Product Management- Plays a key role in the organization of samples in workrooms and around the office. Compiles and publishes sample manifest. Unpacks and assembles samples with support of design or engineering where applicable. Ensures samples are properly labeled. Executes sample requests for corporate meetings and stock withdrawals from inventory as needed. 

Criteria

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Office, particularly Excel 

• PLM experience preferred but not required  

• 4+ years college education preferred (BA/BS) 

• This role requires being onsite in the Dumbo Brooklyn office

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Our Culture & Values 

We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing. 

People First 

Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available:

 

Benefits

• A generous discount on all WSI brands

• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities

• Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer

• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits

• Tax-free commuter benefits

• A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health

Continued Learning

• In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University

• Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities 

• Resources for self-development

• Advisor (Mentor) program

• Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series   

WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for exam