Product Coordinator

About REEF: Reef was born in 1984 out of an idea by entrepreneur brothers from South America, Fernando and Santiago Aguerre. Born from surf culture, REEF has spent many years earning its spot as the global leader in sandals and casual footwear for the beach…and far beyond it. The brand merges its signature confidence and charisma with bold design and unparalleled comfort so it can share the “REEF Dream” all around the world. As a globally recognized symbol of a carefree lifestyle, REEF continues to be the authentic go-to choice for lovers of sun, salt, surf, and style.
About the role:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Product Coordinator to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products, manage style setups in the PLM system, and maintain seasonal product line presentations. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in sample coordination, merchandise coordination, or product line management, with a passion for the lifestyle/footwear market. If you are proactive, resourceful, and capable of juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.
This is a full-time, exempt position. Employees are required to work a hybrid schedule. (3) Days in office at our HQ in Carlsbad, and (2) Days Remote.

• Collaborate with cross-functional team to ensure product deadlines are met
• Manage all style set ups and updates in the PLM system
• Build and maintain seasonal VLPs by channel
• Help to create and validate all style names
• Manage all channel samples through each development stage and maintain most up to date product in the channel room
• Support in managing the channel product room and set up for key milestones
• Create product decks ahead of account meetings, prelines, FFANY and other key checkpoints
• Maintain and update product decks post account meetings
• Help to support product costing by calculating targets and tracking costing changes at development milestones to ensure all products are achieving targets
• Track weekly sales, booking, sell-thru data for Family Channel and prepare summaries for the PLM Team
• Maintain monthly targets, strategic objectives and data for ECOMM Channel and prepare monthly assortment overviews
• Build and maintain timely and accurate line tools including seasonal product matrix, consumer trend insights, sales and booking data
• Attend and provide support during meetings including product summits, CAD reviews, sample reviews
• Collaborate with merchandising team to proof product attributes for seasonal workbook
• Collaborate with sales team to support sample needs and provide relevant product information
• Know market competitors including their respective positioning, price points, products, and market share

Required Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Retail Merchandising/ Buying or related field is preferred

Required Years' Experience:

• 1-3 years in sample and merchandise coordination or Product Line Management preferred
• Retail buying, sales and/or merchandising experience a plus

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of lifestyle/ footwear market preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication, problem solving, and analytical skills required
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills that inspire, influence, and build trust resulting in effective working relationships with internal and external partners
• Working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Illustrator
• Experience with and ability to work within Product Management software a plus, Enovia preferred
• Ability to anticipate how a decision made can affect our customers, our partners, our products, or other departments
• Creativity and passion for product
• Must be detail oriented, resourceful, self-motivated, and proactive
• Must be adept at handling multiple priorities and time sensitivities
• Must be able to carry, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to an office environment and must adhere to the rules and safety regulations of the facility

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:
REEF Lifestyle LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Pay Transparency:
REEF Lifestyle LLC complies with all applicable state and local laws regarding pay transparency. For positions located in California, the hourly range or salary for this role is $65k-$70k. Please note that final compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's qualifications and experience.
Reasonable Accommodations:
REEF Lifestyle LLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact us directly.
At-Will Employment:
Employment at REEF Lifestyle LLC is on an at-will basis. This means that either the employee or REEF Lifestyle LLC may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.