Product Development Analyst High Jewelry Schlumberger

The Sr. Analyst, Product Development will support the operational activities associated with all new product initiatives. He/She will communicate and interact effectively with cross-functional counterparts to assist in the facilitation of each development stage, managing new product samples, coordinating product systematic setup and signoff as well as supporting approval milestones.

Project management

• Assist on managing development of new products, line extensions as well as business continuity projects.
• Coordinate the sign-off process from initial setup (PAD) to PO creation.
• Maintain PD masterplan with accurate project/product detail.
• Assist Manager with dual-sourcing and track pricing throughout the various stages of development.
• Assist Manager with product setup to support all internal meetings.
• Establish project milestones and develop project plans with Manager to meet objectives.
• Assist the Director and Manager in the coordination of cross-functional resources to facilitate project completion, including support as needed from Product Development, Category Management, Inventory Management, Strategic Sourcing, Jewelry Supply Planning and Demand Planning

Tracking and Reporting

• Support the maintenance of accurate project tracking documents and systems (such as inbound/outbound sample tracking, timely close out of invoices, commercial invoices, inventory management with IC on year end and audits in addition to daily maintenance of the sample room)
• Maintain current status report on all projects within the department
• Maintain security of new samples, borrowed merchandise, and unmounted stones.
• Coordinate management and security of all sample borrow needs for Marketing, PR and internal meetings.
• Conduct general product / project research and review and maintain artwork files, artwork scanning, and product imaging for internal use.

Communication Management

• Assist with updating project detail documents (such as CM Master) to support development responsibilities.
• Provide organized and pertinent information at design meeting reviews.
• Prepare monthly reports to be shared with Senior Management and cross functional teams.
• Coordinate the agendas and recaps for department-led cross functional meetings.
• Communicate with vendors regarding all aspects of new product development and manage the 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of overall product development manufacturing business knowledge
• College Graduate
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Power Point) with ability to learn new software
• 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 standard
• Stron g verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and project management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic Gemstone knowledge; Graduate Gemologist a plus
• Overall industry knowledge of product category
• Complete knowledge of Tiffany & Co. merchandise information systems a plus
• Prior Merchandising experience preferably in a luxury branded product