India PD Coordinator - Home - Functional Decor

Anthropologie is looking for a Product Development Coordinator whose role supports both Product Development and Production functions for the Functional Decor category, coordinating day-to-day vendor communication, sample tracking, costing support, and cross-functional alignment. The PD Coordinator will assist in ensuring products meet brand standards for quality, cost, and timelines while supporting the broader sourcing and diversification strategy from the India office.

Role Responsibilities

Vendor & Workflow Management:

• Manage daily vendor communication, track sample status, and follow up to maintain development and production timelines.
• Maintain WIP reports, line sheets, and development trackers in Excel/QLik.
• Ensure vendor adherence to packaging, quality, and regulatory standards.
  
  

Costing & Negotiation Support

• Support target cost confirmation and early-stage negotiations to achieve margin targets.
• Leads cost comparisons across vendors and regions to identify savings opportunities.
  
  

Sample & Production Coordination

• Oversee sample delivery timelines including prototypes and TOP samples.
• Conduct weekly visits to strategic vendors as needed.
  
  

Systems & Data Management

• Manage style creation and updates in Tradestone.
• Ensure accurate communication of style and technical details to vendor partners.
  
  

Cross-Functional Communication

• Share development updates and risk flags proactively with internal teams.
• Coordinate with US merchandising, planning, and sourcing partners to align on seasonal priorities.
  
  

Role Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in product development, sourcing, or merchandising (textiles/home preferred).
• Strong understanding of India vendor landscape and production processes.
• Proficiency in Excel, Google Workspace, and PLM systems (Tradestone preferred).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills across global teams.
  
  

The Perks

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits