Business Development Product & Project Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

The Project Coordinator will support the development and execution of products for clients’ packaging and supply programs. This role will coordinate project activities, maintain project information, and facilitate communication between customers, internal departments, and supplier partners throughout the development process.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized and detail-oriented, with experience supporting product development, packaging, or related projects. The Project Coordinator will assist with timelines, costing information, documentation, supplier follow-up, and project tracking to help ensure products transition successfully from development into production and distribution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the development of paper, textile, and other packaging and non-merchandise products from initial concept through production readiness.

• Coordinate project activities, timelines, trackers, and documentation to ensure development requirements and deadlines are clearly communicated and monitored.

• Communicate customer requirements and product specifications to internal teams and supplier partners during the development process.

• Assist with the Master Price List process in coordination with Account Management.

• Track product and program issues, opportunities, inquiries, and outstanding actions, following up with appropriate stakeholders through resolution.

• Support the preparation and review of costing models, quotations, pricing information, and related financial documentation.

• Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to ensure product design, construction, quality, and specifications meet established requirements.

• Assist with value analysis by identifying opportunities to achieve product requirements in a cost-effective manner while maintaining quality and functionality.

• Maintain accurate cost, pricing, and margin information and escalate discrepancies or concerns as appropriate.

• Coordinate and communicate detailed project information with suppliers, customers, and internal teams to support successful product development and transition to production.

• Follow up with suppliers regarding samples, specifications, costs, timelines, and other development requirements.

• Maintain accurate project data, product specifications, costing information, and related documentation.

• Support compliance with applicable customer, regulatory, and environmental requirements.

• Maintain project trackers, timelines, and other tools used to monitor development progress and key deliverables.

• Communicate regularly with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support accurate and timely execution and resolution of project issues.

• Research new materials, technologies, and industry developments as assigned.

• Support departmental and special projects as directed by the manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Packaging, Product Development, or a comparable field preferred.

• 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, product development, packaging, account support, supply chain, or a related field preferred.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

• Experience working with costing, pricing, product specifications, or project tracking is preferred.

• Experience within packaging, luxury goods, fashion, retail, or a related industry is preferred.

• Exposure to paper and/or textile packaging development and manufacturing processes is preferred.

• Ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.

• Basic knowledge of geography, time zones, and foreign currencies is preferred.