Position Description

At me & my BIG ideas we believe our employees are the most valued company assets, the success of our business stems from our passionate teams and talented individual contributors. That is why me & my BIG ideas is committed to attracting, developing, retaining, and creating careers for diverse talent and leadership who will work interdependently toward accomplishing our goals throughout the communities we serve.

Creative Project Coordinator

Status: Regular Full-Time / Exempt

Reports to: Director of Creative Operations

PURPOSE:

The Creative Project Coordinator will support the Director of Creative Operations in organizing and tracking new product development projects through the design and production process. Responsibilities include, but not limited to performing administrative and operational tasks such as meticulously tracking project statuses and managing project information from cross-functional teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Coordinate internal resources and product information for the flawless execution of projects
• Set up new product projects in InMotion Ignite Project Management Software
• Manage and maintain folder architecture on the servers for art files
• Meticulously update database and trackers with project status and other project details
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Design, Production, Compliance, Product Development, and Sourcing
• Track product selections by account
• Assist in pulling together metrics for Resource Planning
• Support internal design approval process and the creation of Look-books
• Capture and document design attributes in database

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, marketing or related field required or equivalent of years of experience
• 1+ years of experience working in project management that involves heavy cross-functional team collaboration preferably in the creative industry/design agency



Skills

• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• A proven track record of operating independently and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Savvy in Adobe Creative Cloud and Print Production a plus
• Project Management software experience a plus

MENTAL DEMANDS

Duties require planning, organizing, and performing a variety of duties applying a wide range of procedures and rules.  Duties require attention to detail, high degree of accuracy, reliability, timeliness, alertness, and use of judgment.  Also requires writing ability, creativity, and concentration.  Access to and use of confidential data where discretion/sensitivity is of utmost importance.  Mature judgment and confidence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequently required to walk, sit, talk, and hear.  Occasionally required to stand, reach, stoop, and handle and/or lift and up to 25 pounds.  Must be able to check reports for completion and accuracy and to retrieve and transmit information.  Use of general office environment equipment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Me & My Big Ideas offers a variety of benefits including medical insurance, dental and vision plans, life insurance, retirement plan, flex benefit plan, paid holidays, and vacation.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will perform other reasonably required job duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management as required. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

This job description does not constitute written or implied contract of employment. Me & My Big Ideas is an at-will employer. As such, your employment is for no specific period of a time and may be terminated at will by either party with or without a reason or advance notice.

Position Description

At me & my BIG ideas we believe our employees are the most valued company assets, the success of our business stems from our passionate teams and talented individual contributors. That is why me & my BIG ideas is committed to attracting, developing, retaining, and creating careers for diverse talent and leadership who will work interdependently toward accomplishing our goals throughout the communities we serve.

Associate Inventory Planner

Status: Regular Full-Time / Non-Exempt

Reports to: Vice President of Sourcing

PURPOSE:

The Associate Inventory Planner role is intended to work very closely with the Director of Sourcing and other members in the planning and purchasing team. This role is focused on providing detailed supply chain related analysis for ecommerce channel and ensure that the flow of inventory meets the demands. This position will pay close attention to direct-to-consumers sell-thru rate and communication with the ecommerce team and to manage the flow of goods. Additional analysis aiding adjacent departments will often be asked of this role as sales opportunities arise.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Compile business data and information to generate KPI reports.
• Manage inventory for seasonal launches of new products in ecommerce channels.
• Support the S&OP process and maintain of replenishment inventory.
• Provide recommendations for replenishment buy based on inventory performance, sales plan, and KPI metrics (margins, avg units retail ).
• Manage ERP related setups /transactions in NetSuite.
• Recap sales performance for marketing events and weekly and monthly sales. 
• Other duties to support the supply chain function as assigned by manager.
• Maintain positive and trust-based relationships with internal teams.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required or equivalent of years of experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Inventory management or related field required.



Skills

• Familiar with NetSuite or similar ERP
• Excel skills using formulas, pivot tables, chart functions and etc.
• Experience in E-Commerce (familiar with Shopify is a plus)
• Excellent attention-to-detail
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experienced in Microsoft Office and Teams

MENTAL DEMANDS

Duties require planning, organizing, and performing a variety of duties applying a wide range of procedures and rules.  Duties require attention to detail, high degree of accuracy, reliability, timeliness, alertness, and use of judgment.  Also requires writing ability, creativity, and concentration.  Access to and use of confidential data where discretion/sensitivity is of utmost importance.  Mature judgment and confidence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequently required to walk, sit, talk, and hear.  Occasionally required to stand, reach, stoop, and handle and/or lift and up to 25 pounds.  Must be able to check reports for completion and accuracy and to retrieve and transmit information.  Use of general office environment equipment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Me & My Big Ideas offers a variety of benefits including medical insurance, dental and vision plans, life insurance, retirement plan, flex benefit plan, paid holidays, and vacation.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will perform other reasonably required job duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management as required. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

This job description does not constitute written or implied contract of employment. Me & My Big Ideas is an at-will employer. As such, your employment is for no specific period of a time and may be terminated at will by either party with or without a reason or advance notice.

Position Description

At me & my BIG ideas we believe our employees are the most valued company assets, the success of our business stems from our passionate teams and talented individual contributors. That is why me & my BIG ideas is committed to attracting, developing, retaining, and creating careers for diverse talent and leadership who will work interdependently toward accomplishing our goals throughout the communities we serve.

Position Title

Associate Product Manager

PURPOSE:

The Associate Product Manager is passionate about building products that solve customer problems, support profitable business growth and make people HAPPY. This person will thrive in a fast-paced environment while working with cross-functional teams to design, build and roll-out products that deliver on the company’s mission and strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for product management duties related to product launches, product improvement, and product rationalization initiatives and ensure targeted milestones are met on time
• Identifying potential new products; conducting market research; determining specifications, production timetables, pricing, and time-integrated plans for product introduction
• Own and manage licensed account submissions, approvals and timelines
• Clear understanding of brand pillars and category of responsibility, including market trends, competitive activity, category segmentation, consumer usage, sales performance and more to guide product development and assortment recommendations
• Create and maintain seasonal development line list
• Help to support the product development process from initial concept to final production stage
• Assist in maintaining product database using internal tracking systems
• Responsible for packaging coordination between product marketing and production teams
• Own and manage BOM’s with product specifications and packaging for costing and final placement purposes
• Communicate and develop partnerships with overseas vendors to evaluate vendor performance and determine key strategic partnerships; request price quotes as needed to ensure cost targets are met
• Work closely with QA/Compliance team to ensure all product is meeting key account requirements
• Monitors deliverables of key development milestones across multiple functions and pull weekly reports to track the development process/progress
• Track and review incoming samples ensuring product specification accuracy and quality are acceptable
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Design, Purchasing, and Operations on all aspects required for successful program launch

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Experience

• 3-5 years of product development or product management experience with a background in consumer goods, accessories, or apparel
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Clear understanding of the product development life cycle, including development, sampling, costing, packaging and production
• Strong communication, organizational, writing and analytical skills
• Extreme attention to detail, creative and critical thinker
• Proactive self-starter with a positive attitude
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Adobe Illustrator
• PLM or PIM software preferred