Warby Parker is searching for a Product Development Assistant to support the creation & sourcing of our frames. In this role, youll work across departments to support the development of new products while managing the bill of material & purchase order processes. Youll also be integral in helping Warby Parker execute our vendor strategy for frame & raw materials that aligns with our ambitious growth targets. Well count on you to support vendor development, negotiations, sourcing, & production management. Our ideal candidate is a strong communicator who is excited about all things product development Sound right up your alley? Read on!

What youll do:

• Support vendor relationships through end-to-end product lifecycle of both new product & core business, from development to bulk delivery
• Issue & track purchase orders (POs) to ensure on-time, in-full deliveries that pass pre-production & production quality approvals,and facilitate problem solving for any delays
• Own the timely & accurate processing of vendor invoices using our proprietary systems
• Assist in the validation & processing of import tariffs 
• Collect monthly vendor stock reports & maintain vendor material inventory data via our internal tools 
• Assist in new product development launches while driving cost optimizations through bill of materials (BOM) management, cost breakdown analysis, order placement, sample tracking, & production management
• Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders from our Design, Merchandising & Planning, Supply Chain, & Finance teams
• Support vendor forecasting by compiling our Monthly SKU-Level forecast 
  

Who you are:

• Backed by 13 years of relevant product development & sourcing experience
• An excellent communicator (in groups big & small) with strong interpersonal skills
• Excited about product design with an eye for the details that will delight our customers  
• Motivated to learn, ask effective questions, & balance differing viewpoints to reach the best resolution
• Detail oriented with super strong organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, comfortable with learning Google suite, & Adobe applications for viewing tech drawings, combining files, & making edits
• Not on the Office of Inspector Generals List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)
  

Extra credit: 

• Experience in eyewear product development & sourcing
• Familiar with working with international vendors (you understand the cultural, regulatory, commercial, operational, & logistical implications of managing day-to-day operations within that setting)
• Previous exposure to Oracle Fusion ERP

Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for full-time employees:

• Health, vision, & dental insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Flexible vacation policy
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement savings plan with a company match
• Parental leave (non-birthing parents included)
• Short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bereavement Support
• Optical Education Reimbursement
• Free eyewear
• And more (just ask!)

Warby Parker requires all newly hired in-person or hybrid employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their start date. Warby Parker is an equal opportunity employer & will provide reasonable accommodation, as necessary with federal, state, or local law, to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated.