Project Coordinator

Who We Are:
WHY Brands Inc., a parent company of Munchkin and Curio Home Goods , focuses on creating, incubating, and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Founded in 1990, Munchkin is the leading consumer product company and most loved baby lifestyle brand behind the innovative gear and products for children, mothers, and caregivers. Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart, and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. Curio, a premium brand of curated collections of home goods, launched in 2023. WHY's vision is to establish an expanding portfolio of innovative businesses that align with its commitment to inventive product design. With over 320+ patents under our belt, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "how did I ever live without this?" Recognized as #8 on America's Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years!
We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every child's potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal Welfare have committed to animal conservation.
There is no better time than now to join WHY Brands as we embark on our next and biggest growth journey, and you could be the next influential leader to play a key role in driving enormous customer-centered value and rapid growth.
Position Summary:
The Project Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the Product Development Team and facilitating working processes on strategic initiatives within cross-functional departments. The primary responsibility will be to coordinate and support project teams, timelines, documentation, and business process procedures.
What You'll Do:

• Manage all non-design related projects. These types of projects include but are not limited to international labeling projects, brand transition projects, configuration changes and/or compliance updates.
• Prepare project documentation and coordinate with the Hong Kong Engineering Team to start projects. Maintain on time and weekly communications with Engineering on project status and updates.
• Continuously monitor the status of projects by reviewing weekly progress reports and tracking projects through to the first shipment date.
• Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Compliance, Costing, Brand Design, and Operations Teams to collect project information necessary for project completion. This may include label size/location, packaging information, cost breakdown, and tracking PO status, and any other information needed to ensure project completion and product shipment.
• Complete all new item/new project set-up in PMO software (Workfront).

• Monitor the weekly task and progress report, meet with PMO team weekly to review project status, identify any late task or open issues, and report back on action items for resolution.
• Coordinate with Marketing and Product Development to submit NPD project requests to PMO, monitor project status and alert PD management and Marketing team on any relevant updates.

• Manage distribution of product development samples and renderings for external sales meetings and photoshoots.
• Work weekly with Product Development Directors and assign Product Designers projects.

• Support the Product Development Team to complete the Monthly Product Presentations by assembling presentation slides, digital asset files to be included, scheduling necessary meetings, and other administrative support.
• Attend internal project kick-off meeting plus other project meetings as assigned.

• Manage FedEx shipping and receiving samples for Product Development Team.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Bring It!

• University/College degree a plus or post-secondary education or equivalent experience required.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in project management and/or product development support role.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter, highly motivated, and proficient in multi-tasking.
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem solving, attention to detail, and analytical skills.
• Advanced computer skills specifically in MS Office applications, such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Workfront experience is preferred.

We Got You Covered!
As a Great Place to Work Certified™ company, we are committed to offering the best to our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, wellness benefits, generous employer-matched 401(k) plan, Paid Childcare Leave, among other benefit plans. Our total rewards are top of market and include competitive salary, bonus, and opportunities to earn equity. We focus on supporting employee development and growth.
We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make Munchkin the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.
To give our people flexibility, we offer hybrid work environment with opportunities for half-day Friday's all year around and provide annual weeklong global office closures giving our people a chance to recharge.
Salary range: $60,000 - $75,000
To learn more, visit us at www.munchkin.com .
Munchkin welcomes and values what makes everyone unique. We're proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires for our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We recruit, employ, train, and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic, or any other protected status.
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