Retail Product Development Specialist (Hybrid)

Location: New York, New York
Job Type: Contract
Compensation Range: $40 - 50 per hour

Are you ready to elevate product excellence and drive vendor compliance for a dynamic retail leader? As a key quality partner, you will lead the end-to-end execution of safety compliance, production integrity, and merchant alignment. You will turn complex regulatory guidelines into seamless operational standards, ensuring top-tier value across all merchandise streams.
 
Responsibilities:

• Establish and execute rigorous quality control frameworks to ensure all merchandise meets federal safety, labeling, and brand standards.
• Partner with Merchants and external Vendors to establish quality requirements, optimize production workflows, and accelerate product speed-to-market.
• Direct the end-to-end sample inspection process from pre-production to final approval, resolving production bottlenecks through consultative channels.
• Conduct strategic market reviews and factory assessments to analyze competitor product mixes, build category knowledge, and educate cross-functional teams on best practices. 

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in production management, quality assurance, merchandising, or product development.
• Specialized expertise in federal safety regulations, product testing protocols, and compliance documentation.
• Proven track record of managing multi-channel vendor relationships, sample tracking systems, and cross-functional quality initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills, strong detail orientation, and proficiency in MS Excel and inventory management software.
   

JOBID: JN -082026-144276
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.