Location: NYC Metro Area
Salary: $60k-$70k
The Special Projects Coordinator is responsible for the support and management of all SMU product initiatives for the Footwear team. This role will work under close direction of the Director of Footwear and in collaboration with the Footwear Design team.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Assist in supporting business development strategies amongst a range of collaborative partners
• Manage PO process to ensure orders are entered in to order management system
• Build out and oversee all SMU Master Product Trackers & WIPs
• Build cost sheets and upload all SMU sku's into PLM system
• Work with partners to retrieve all product style information needed for internal system entry
• Build out Product timelines
• Sample Inventory Management
• Oversee SMU Product Drive to make sure all folders are up to date
• Work with Logistics & Ops teams to secure contractual units for partners
• Effectively communicate all actionable items internally. This includes communication with Merchandising, Design, Production, PD, Partnerships, Marketing, Operations and Accounting Teams
• Help support the Special Projects team in building out yearly collaboration strategy
Experience:
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of product development and PO process is preferred
• Bachelor's Degree
Skills:
• Experience working with PLM systems is a plus
• Microsoft & Google suite, well-versed in Excel
Who We Are
Established in 2011, Kith is a leading lifestyle brand and progressive retail concept that's celebrated globally for its ability to tell stories, evoke nostalgia and connect product to the passion it's woven with. Now in its eleventh year of business, Kith has in-house apparel lines for men, women and children, an ice cream parlor in every flagship, a full-service restaurant and a retail footprint in three continents.
Born and raised in Queens, New York, Kith Founder Ronnie Fieg rose the ranks from 13-year-old stock boy at footwear franchise David Z. to the company's chief buyer, earning him a profound understanding of the retail landscape and a network of powerful brand relationships. As the brand's CEO and Creative Director, Fieg is known for his ability to create premium products and deliver unparalleled experiences, with a personal philosophy of giving the consumer more than what they pay for. Using Kith as a vehicle, Fieg has applied his signature lens to an impressive list of collaborators, including Coca-Cola, Nike, Versace, BMW and many others. #LI-DNI