About the job

The Product Developer reports to the Director of Product Development and is a key member of our Product Development team. As the Product Developer, you will interface between Marketing, Sales and Purchasing to help identify opportunities and transform those opportunities, pursuant to our product development process, into actual competitive products.

This position calls for an individual with a broad skill set, an entrepreneurial spirit and keen design sense to help build and execute developments within set timelines. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, provide innovative solutions and have the ability to think on their feet.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS & OBJECTIVES

• Develop strong vendor relationships, monitor industry trends and evaluate competition
• Review assortment planning to identify opportunities and capitalize on current trends including new category introductions
• Analyze in-line product performance on a weekly basis and provide recommendations to boost sales
• Developing new products from rendering to sampling to final production
• Reports directly to the Director of Product Development while working closely with our designers, internal teams, agents and factories overseas
• Ability to travel overseas for factory visits and/or sourcing and inspiration trips as required
• Conduct market trend research and understand changes in the industry and consumers behavior
• Create mood boards and design briefs as required
• Perform zone reviews – analyzing product and vendor performance
• Communicate and follow-up with overseas factories on a day-to-day basis regarding sample development, production and any issues that arise
• Understanding of the furniture laws and regulations in our markets and assist internal teams and factories to ensure compliance
• Explore new sources to bring to life material options for our vendors
• Partner with QA team to review and approve samples on Qarma app.
• Work closely with the Director of Product Development on trade shows

i. Before each Trade Show:

• Work with the Assistant or Junior Product Developer to ensure POs containing samples for the show are prioritized and documented by the Logistics and Warehouse Teams

ii. After each Trade Show:

• Action on decisions arising from the trade show involving new products
• Other responsibilities and accountabilities as assigned by the Director of Product Development

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• College Diploma and/or University Degree preferred
• Computer Skills – Microsoft office
• Project Management Skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects at any given time
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work with others
• Strong design aesthetic, and ability to distill trend research and create assortments
• Knowledge of the furniture industry and furniture styles is an asset

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Sunpan Trading & Importing Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and we believe that diversity is the reason behind our success. We are committed to fair and accessible employment practices.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants should make their needs known by contacting us in advance. Our HR department will consult with you so that arrangements can be made for reasonable accommodation.

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About the job

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS & OBJECTIVES

• Ensure financial documents comply with accounting standards.
• Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts by inputting daily financial transactions for the company and subsidiaries
• Collecting and verifying financial information
• Processing the payments and reconciling bank transactions.
• Preparing financial statements and producing accounting reports.
• Processing the payroll for the company and subsidiaries.
• Assisting with annual audit preparations.
• Coordinate year-end inventory count.
• Preparing and filing all necessary taxes for the company and subsidiaries.
• Providing support regarding strategic management planning, implementation of new reporting and transfer pricing.
• Contributing to the development of new or amended accounting systems, accounting functions and procedures.
• Performing other accounting duties and supporting junior staff as required or assigned

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• CPA designation
• 3+ years in accounting or auditing experience
• Strong understanding of all aspects of accounting
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Good verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Sunpan Trading & Importing Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and we believe that diversity is the reason behind our success. We are committed to fair and accessible employment practices.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants should make their needs known by contacting us in advance. Our HR department will consult with you so that arrangements can be made for reasonable accommodation.

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