Product Development Assistant

Warby Parker

New York, NY

Full-time•

Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory, Supply Chain

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

About the company

Warby Parker

Company website•Retail

Warby Parker was founded with a mission: to inspire and impact the world with vision, purpose, and style.

We’re constantly asking ourselves how we can do more and make a greater impact—and that starts by reimagining everything that a company and industry can be. We want to demonstrate that a business can scale, be profitable, and do good in the world—without charging a premium for it. And we’ve learned that it takes creativity, empathy, and innovation to achieve that goal.

Glasses, sunglasses, contacts, and eye exams—we’ve got your eyes covered. Shop prescription eyewear starting at $95 online or find a store near you at warbyparker.com

Ultimately, we believe in vision for all, which is why for every pair of glasses or sunglasses we sell, a pair of glasses is distributed to someone in need through our Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program. As of 2020, over eight million pairs have been distributed—and we’re only just getting started. Learn more at warbyparker.com/buy-a-pair-give-a-pair.

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