Jr. Analyst, Product Development

Job Summary

The Jr. Analyst will facilitate project estimations and inquiries for custom client orders related to the Product Development department. Functions include project management, cost estimate analysis, reporting, and creating presentations. Aspects of these functions relate to operational and technical system processes, product coordination, and communication with cross-functional departments.

Key Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Project Management:

• Creating Estimate Presentations and ad-hoc reports
• Maintaining up to date information in project tracking files
• Compiling data: product specifications/costs/certificates from current stock and historical projects
• Organizing approved designs and project information
• Documenting product specifications – ex: counting and measuring stones from design files
• Communication with cross-functional departments to obtain and submit project estimates
• Answering client requests / inquiries and providing estimates for custom orders
• Coordinating copyright process of completed items
• Creation of new Item Cards in company-wide inventory management system

Job Qualifications

• Self-motivated and detail oriented, with a strong drive for organization
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment and communicate with management
• Excellent Project Management skills that entail preparing and working through the detailed steps associated with developing products with cross-functional team members to achieve both short and long term objectives
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel; basic skills test will be required for candidates
• 2+ years prior Product Development and/or experience with fine jewelry or luxury branded product