Product Development Coordinator (Beauty)
American Exchange Group is the beauty division dedicated to creating innovative beauty products. The Product Development Coordinator supports the Product Development team by managing timelines, sample organization, and documentation to ensure smooth execution of development programs. Responsibilities Support the Product Development team in managing timelines, key milestones, and deliverables across active development programs Coordinate cross-functional communication between Product Development, Brand, Regulatory, Packaging, and external partners to ensure alignment on project objectives and deadlines Maintain and update Product Development and Contract Manufacturer trackers to reflect current project status Prepare and organize materials for internal development reviews, line reviews, and fragrance or CM presentations Support tracking of packaging progress and artwork dependencies as they relate to formula approval and testing readiness Manage the receipt, organization, labeling, and shipment of all fragrance, formula, and batch samples Maintain a centralized inventory of fragrance oils, lab standards, remods, and batch samples for internal reference Coordinate preparation and shipment of required sample sets to Brand teams and internal stakeholders Track batch submissions from Contract Manufacturers and ensure timely internal distribution for review and approval Collect, organize, and upload all required Product Development documentation into Monday.com, ShareFile, and internal systems Support management of formula documentation, including approvals, final INCI lists, FWV, SDS, CoA, and raw material documentation Assist in gathering and tracking regulatory and compliance documentation, including IFRA, compositional statements, Prop 65, shelf life, PAO, flammability, and GMP or ISO certificates Support submission and tracking of testing programs, including stability, compatibility, RIPT, PET, and other required testing Flag missing, delayed, or incomplete documentation and testing timelines to Product Development Managers Support Product Development Managers in maintaining accurate and up-to-date PD trackers Add new projects based on incoming RFQs and development requests Log updates, decisions, and next steps discussed during CM and fragrance house calls Track formula approvals, rejected codes, and approval dates Prepare and send recap notes following vendor and internal development calls Assist with meeting preparation, scheduling, and follow-up on action items Track project statuses and communicate updates to internal stakeholders as needed Provide day-to-day operational support to ensure Product Development workflows run efficiently Skills Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Product Development, Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred 1–2 years of experience in beauty, personal care, fragrance, or consumer packaged goods preferred Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously Clear written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with Monday.com or similar tracking tools is a plus Interest in beauty, personal care, and fragrance product development Company Overview American Exchange Group is a designer, manufacturer, and wholesaler of fashion accessory watches, jewelry, and footwear. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship American Exchange Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2024, 2 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.