Product Development Assistant

Warby Parker is searching for a Product Development Assistant to support the creation and sourcing of our frames. In this role, you'll work across departments to support the development of new products while managing the bill of material and purchase order processes. You'll also be integral in helping Warby Parker execute a vendor strategy for frame and raw materials that aligns with our ambitious growth targets. We'll count on you to support vendor development, negotiations, sourcing, and production management-so our ideal candidate is a strong communicator who's excited about all things product development. Sound right up your alley? Read on!

What you'll do:

• Support vendor relationships through the end-to-end product lifecycle of both new product and core business, from development to bulk delivery
• Issue and track purchase orders (POs) to ensure on-time, in-full deliveries that pass pre-production and production quality approvals-and facilitate problem-solving for any delays
• Own the timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices using our proprietary systems
• Assist in the validation and processing of import tariffs
• Collect monthly vendor stock reports and maintain vendor material inventory data using our internal tools
• Assist in new product development launches while driving cost optimizations through bill of materials (BOM) management, cost breakdown analysis, order placement, sample tracking, and production management
• Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders from our Design, Merchandising and Planning, Supply Chain, and Finance teams
• Support vendor forecasting by compiling our monthly SKU-level forecast

Who you are:

• Backed by 1+ years of relevant product development and sourcing experience
• An excellent communicator (in groups big and small) with strong interpersonal skills
• Excited about product design, with an eye for the detail that will delight our customers
• Eager to learn, ask effective questions, and balance differing viewpoints to reach the best resolutions
• Detail-oriented with super-strong organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Comfortable learning your way around the Google suite and Adobe applications for viewing tech drawings, combining files, and making edits
• Not on the Office of Inspector General's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)

Extra credit:

• Experience in eyewear product development and sourcing
• Experience working with international vendors (you understand the cultural, regulatory, commercial, operational, and logistical implications of managing day-to-day operations within that setting)
• Previous exposure to Oracle Fusion ERP

In compliance with local and state requirements, Warby Parker is committed to pay transparency. We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes not only a competitive base salary/hourly rate but also variable compensation for eligible employees.

For applicable postings, the range listed is a good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation is thoughtfully determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and relevant market data.

For applicable postings, non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay if you are required to work more than 40 hours in a workweek.

Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for full-time employees:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid sick leave1
• Paid Holidays1
• Vacation days per year1
• Retirement savings plan (401(k))
• Parental leave (non-birthing parents included)
• Short-term disability
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bereavement Support
• Optical Education Reimbursement
• Free eyewear
• And more (just ask!)

Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for part-time employees:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Free eyewear
• Paid sick leave2
• And more (just ask!)

Warby Parker will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

If you are a California resident, please review the additional privacy disclosures available in Section 8 of our Privacy Policy, which provides a summary of how we collect, use, disclose, and share personal information about you and explain your rights under the California Privacy Rights Act ("CPRA").

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

CO only: The application window for this position is anticipated to close on the apply before date listed. We encourage interested candidates to apply through our Career website.


1 WA only: Full-Time employees' paid sick leave is accrued at a rate of 1 hour per every 26 hours worked. Full-time employees receive 5 paid holidays and 5-10 vacation days per year (after waiting period, depending on tenure and hours worked). 2 WA PT only: Paid sick leave (accrued at a rate of 1 hour per every 30 hours worked).