Product Developer Leader (Merchandiser)

Maintains accuracy of technical specification packs for each product, including BOM and measurements.
Tracks prototypes and samples for development, marketing, and sales needs. Ensures every stage is on time per the published timeline.
Manage end-to-end product development, from timeline adherence, material sourcing, costing through to production handover.
Be the voice of Product Development cross functionally communicating product status, costing and suggesting process improvement where possible.
Build and maintain material library for products in line with design needs and category vision.
Work hand in hand with QA, Production, Sourcing, Packaging, Design team and other necessary teams ensuring product cycle deadlines are met and product standards are upheld.
Source new suppliers based on category growth and needs.
Facilitate day-to-day communications with existing suppliers and manufacturers focusing on in building strong and trusted relationships with overseas partners.
Must know and have skills in drawing specsheets. Responsible for the main sketches and drawings of each product.
Sketch out the design spec sheets by Adobe Illustrator
Make packaging instructions
Participate in meetings to discuss designs and line development, and present and review line and concepts regularly.