Product Development/Production Assistant
Roller Rabbit is a feel-good company that strives to find joy in life through its vibrant lifestyle brand. The Product Development / Production Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the product lifecycle, collaborating with internal teams and vendors to ensure timely communication and seamless product execution across multiple categories.
Responsibilities
- Perform data entry for purchase orders (PO adjustments, seasonal changes, order updates, and price changes)
- Manage product creation, including assigning item numbers, UPCs, and product attributes
- Update Rollup sheets with PO changes, including cost updates, style drops, name changes, and other attribute adjustments
- Maintain accuracy across Ryder/NetSuite systems, including daily goods receipts and invoice matching against packing lists
- Manage direct allocations — entering goods receipts and splitting POs as required
- Send weekly reminders to vendors for all PSR/WIPS reports
- Track samples (SMS, photo samples) and follow up on costing outreach and production timelines
- Coordinate athletic and intimates strike-off/trim comments, binder filing, and review scheduling
- Manage the trims and tags process with Alka, ensuring timely updates and accurate delivery tracking
- Support mill outreach for new developments — including coordinating shipments, tracking packages, and relaying tracking details
- Assist with photo sample requests, track progress, and manage pass-offs between departments, including Intimates, Pima Soft, Collaborations, Accessories, Casuals, and Bedding
- Provide follow-up support to vendors for sample revisions through various development and approval stages
Skills
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, NetSuite, and/or PLM systems
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Strong communication and organizational skills for effective cross-functional and vendor collaboration
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Deadline-driven with excellent follow-up skills
- Effective communicator across internal teams and external partners
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Product Development, Business, or a related field preferred
- 1–2 years of experience in product development, production, or a related apparel industry role
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Roller Rabbit Discount and Allowance
- Unlimited PTO
- Hybrid work schedule - 3 days in office 2 days remote
- Weekly lunch in office
- Summer Fridays
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