Michaels Stores · 1 day ago
Product Development Coordinator
Michaels Stores is a leading destination for creativity and celebration, operating over 1,300 stores across North America. They are seeking a highly organized Product Development Coordinator to provide administrative and logistical support throughout the product lifecycle, including managing samples and assisting with packaging coordination.
EducationMarketplaceRetail
Responsibilities
Coordinate the tracking, receipt, unpacking, and organized storage of all product samples (e.g., development samples, packaging proofs, production samples)
Manage the timely shipping and delivery of samples to internal teams, external partners, and vendors as required
Maintain accurate records of all incoming and outgoing samples
Initiate packaging projects within packaging systems (e.g., Capture/Opal, or similar internal databases)
Partner with Michaels Global Sourcing Offices or US managed vendors to ensure data entry accuracy and completion within packaging systems (e.g., Capture/Opal, or similar internal databases)
Support the team in reviewing final packaging proofs for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to specifications
Assist with the timely release of approved packaging files for production
Provide comprehensive support during product finalization stages, including organizing necessary documentation and samples
Assist with the setup and execution of Planogram (POG) walks or similar merchandising review sessions as needed
Perform other administrative and coordination duties as assigned to support the overall efficiency of the Product Development team
Assist with meeting scheduling, material preparation, and general office tasks as required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
0-2 years of experience in an administrative, coordination, or support role, preferably within a product-focused environment
Exceptional organizational skills and a strong attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively within a team
Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take initiative
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Familiarity with product development processes or consumer goods industry
Experience with data entry in inventory or product management systems
Basic understanding of packaging components or retail merchandising
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Generous employee discounts
Company
Michaels Stores
At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$119.66M2021-03-03Acquired
2009-07-02Series Unknown· $119.66M
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