Coordinator, Product Development (Finance)
Job Description
ABOUT KENDO
Kendo Holdings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world's largest luxury group. A play on the words "can do", Kendo has become the hub of creativity and next generation beauty product development for global Sephora channels and selective retailers outside of Sephora.
Through original development, collaborations and acquisitions the Kendo stable of brands will always be creative, inspiring and innovative. A dynamic engine of speed, expertise and market-savvy, the Kendo team continues to redefine the beauty industry through great product, great storytelling, great retail and direct-to-consumer partnerships. This shows up in everything we do and in what we stand for:
- "Can Do" Spirit: We work together to make our wildest dreams a reality: As entrepreneurs, we embrace optimism and find creative ways to reach our goals
- Advocacy, Diversity, and Inclusion: We recognize and celebrate the full spectrum of personal identities. We create safe spaces so everyone's voice is heard. We listen with humility and act with courage.
- Storytelling: We tell authentic stories like no, one else. It's our key to inspire trust and build relationships, rallying, our people, partners, and consumers around our brands.
- Resilience: We embrace challenges as opportunities. Change is ever- constant, and agility is our strength.
- Product Excellence: We put the consumers first: We constantly raise the bar to create products of the highest quality that everyone just has to have.
The salary range for this position is $68,000 - $75,600 per year based upon a San Francisco location. Offered salary is dependent upon experience and location. Kendo Total Rewards offerings also include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental and vision insurance, flex paid time off program, parental leave, employee discount/perks, a retirement plan with employer contributions, Summer Fridays, opportunity to work from anywhere for two weeks during the calendar year and December wellness/shutdown week for applicable positions.
The Kendo house of brands currently includes: Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Fenty Eau de Parfum, Fenty Hair, Ole Henriksen, KVD Beauty, Lip Lab.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Coordinator, Product Development is responsible for supporting the day-to-day functions of the Product Development team. This person will be responsible for providing key administrative support to the Product Development Manager in San Francisco and other team members based in multiple locations.
Core responsibilities include tracking, organizing, and managing product samples, maintaining clear communication across internal teams and cross-functional partners, and ensuring the smooth execution of development timelines and deliverables.
RESPONSIBILITIES
ORGANIZATION + ADMIN
- Maintaining and organizing all files and tracking documents for all development-related items, including both electronic files and physical submissions within the office.
- Cataloging and maintaining inventory for product samples, including competitive benchmarks, innovation presentations, and project submissions.
- Labeling, tracking + organizing standards for project owners
- Support manager on a day to day with projects and formula development including sending shipments, distributing samples, maintain trackers + files up to date.
- Distribute samples as requested and ensure feedback is collected + tracked
- Additional tasks + projects as assigned
COMPS
- Collaborating & communicating with cross-functional departments on pre-launch comps sample requests for proactive planning. Managing, requesting, tracking, and distributing all associated internal samples.
- Partner with vendors on deadlines/expectations for comps and follow ups as needed
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
- Test submissions and give feedback on performance, texture and shade
- Manage clinical testing samples and work closely with Regulatory & Vendors (i.e start/completion dates, competitive claims research, final reports).
- Assist in conducting market research to identify trends and opportunities for new product development
REQUIREMENTS
- BA degree or equivalent experience with 1-2 years of product development work experience preferred
- This role requires in-person collaboration and hands on product experience which can only take place in the office. It is critical that person be available to work in office 3-4 days a week, as directed by manager. Specific days in the office will vary and be decided by manager.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite (especially Excel + Powerpoint)
- Passionate about makeup and the beauty industry
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities, and prioritize
- Be able to communicate with team members in different time zones, being mindful of time zone differences and plan accordingly.
- Ability to work in and thrive in a fast-paced, often-changing collaborative environment
- A self-starter, able to work independently and take initiative
- Creative problem solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail
- Client-focused, personable and flexible with demands and changes in business
- Exceptional written, interpersonal and communication skills
- A positive, can-do attitude with a passion for learning
- Flexible personality to take on new challenges as they come and to switch gears immediately when necessary
- Able to work independently and within a team (and being able to work cross functionally with other departments)
