About this opportunity
Dress Up America lists this Product Development & Purchasing Coordinator opportunity in city of paterson, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Product Development & Purchasing Coordinator
Toy / Costume / Apparel Experience a Strong Plus
Full-Time | On-Site | Manchester, NJ
About the Role
We are a growing wholesale and eCommerce company in the toy and costume industry looking for an organized, hands-on Product Development & Purchasing Coordinator to join our team.
This role works across the full product lifecycle—from samples and specifications through packaging, purchase orders, production, testing, and shipment. You will communicate directly with overseas factories and take ownership of keeping products and orders moving forward and on schedule.
We are ideally looking for someone with 2–5 years of relevant experience. Experience in toys, costumes, apparel, accessories, or other consumer products is a strong plus.
Key Responsibilities
Manage product development projects from sample stage through production
Communicate directly with overseas factories regarding samples, specifications, pricing, packaging, and production
Prepare and manage purchase orders
Track samples, approvals, production schedules, and shipping timelines
Review samples and communicate changes and corrections to factories
Coordinate packaging, labels, instructions, and product specifications
Coordinate product testing and compliance requirements
Maintain accurate product, vendor, pricing, and purchasing information
Proactively follow up with factories and resolve product or production issues
Coordinate with sales, operations, and warehouse teams as needed
Qualifications
2–5 years of experience in product development, purchasing, sourcing, production, or a related role
Experience working directly with overseas factories or suppliers strongly preferred
Strong organizational, communication, and follow-up skills
Excellent attention to detail
Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Comfortable taking ownership and working independently
Experience with toys, costumes, apparel, children's products, product packaging, or overseas manufacturing is a strong plus.
Who Succeeds Here
Someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, organized, and takes ownership of their work.
This is a hands-on role with exposure to the full product lifecycle and room to grow.
This is a full-time, on-site position in Manchester, NJ.
Worksite address
city of paterson, NJ, 07501, US
Who can apply
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