Product Development Coordinator, Beauty & Wellness

About ALO

ALO is driven by the principle of mindful movement, cultivating a lifestyle where the impact of yoga practice extends beyond the studio into everyday life, promoting well-being for individuals and communities.

Role Overview

The Product Development Coordinator supports the Senior Manager of Product Development in managing daily operations throughout the product development lifecycle. This includes organizing product development activities, maintaining schedules and backend tracking systems, coordinating samples, and facilitating communication between internal departments and external manufacturers. The ideal candidate excels in organization, thrives in dynamic settings, and ensures projects remain on track, documented, and coordinated for successful product launches, loyalty programs, and gift initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Manager in guiding new product projects from concept to release, adapting to evolving business needs.
• Maintain product development calendars, milestones, and timelines to ensure timely execution.
• Update and manage project workflows and trackers within project management software such as Asana.
• Prepare essential documents including product briefs, specs, artwork routing, and development materials.
• Coordinate communications and follow-ups across internal teams and external partners to keep deliverables on schedule.
• Support product testing phases, reformulations, pilot production batches, and technical transfers.
• Assist with packaging development, documentation, and vendor communication.
• Ensure accurate product configuration and data entry including SKU creation within internal systems like ERP and PLM.
• Manage and maintain product documentation and bills of materials throughout development stages.
• Oversee sample logistics, including receiving, dispatching, and cataloging product samples for diverse teams.
• Organize internal product test panels, coordinating sample preparation, feedback collection, and surveys.
• Support third-party and internal product testing by managing samples and documentation submissions.
• Aid promotional efforts related to Gift with Purchase and loyalty programs, managing timelines, samples, artwork approvals, and testing needs.
• Manage calendars and meetings, scheduling sessions with stakeholders, documenting agendas, recording meeting notes, distributing summaries, and tracking action items.
• Prepare weekly project updates and launch presentations for stakeholder review.
• Facilitate communication between Product Development and cross-functional departments including Production, Sourcing, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, Creative, Legal, and Operations.
• Help maintain organized project files and ensure teams have access to current project materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Marketing, Product Development, Merchandising, or related disciplines.
• Two to four years of professional experience in supporting product development, project coordination, consumer goods, or beauty industries.
• Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with excellent interpersonal ability.
• Proficient with project management platforms, specifically Asana preferred.
• Experience with PLM, ERP, or product information management systems is an advantage.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and advanced Excel skills.
• Prior exposure to beauty, wellness, or consumer product development desirable.
• Key skills include project coordination, time management, attention to detail, cross-functional collaboration, adaptability, problem solving, communication, and system management.

Compensation and Additional Information

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000 annually, subject to variances based on location, experience, and performance. The compensation package may exceed this range and may include bonuses, long-term incentives, paid time off, and other benefits. Candidates residing in California should review the applicable Job Applicant Privacy Policy.