Role & responsibilities
Portfolio Planning & Product Development
Coordinate the development of current footwear models as per the portfolio
Coordinate phase lifts, or replacements for non-performing products.
New Product Development Coordination
Coordinate all stages of product development, including design, prototype, fitting, mould development, and sample approvals.
Maintain the NPD development tracker and monitor project milestones.
Ensure timely closure of development activities through regular follow-ups with internal teams and vendors.
Product Innovation Support
Coordinate innovation projects involving current materials, construction methods, and manufacturing processes.
Support trials for recent compounds, construction techniques, finishing methods, and modular product concepts.
Maintain records of innovation projects and implementation status.
Product Show & Commercialization
Coordinate product show, sample preparation, and dispatch.
Prepare commercialization kits, approved artwork, costing information, and production documents.




Ensure the timely release of commercialization documents after product approval.
Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Coordination
Maintain DFM tracking for mould development, phase lifts, colour additions, and upper developments.
Organize periodic review meetings with design, mould, sourcing, and production teams.
Sample Management
Coordinate prototype, moulded, fitting, and production sample development.
Track sample dispatches and approval status.
Ensure signed final samples are released promptly to production units.
Production Readiness & Quality Support
Coordinate production sample reviews before commercial production.
Ensure production samples match approved specifications.
Coordinate corrective actions for quality or finishing issues with production and quality teams.
Vendor & Cross-Functional Coordination
Coordinate with Design, PMT, Sourcing, Production, Quality, and ext

📌 New Product Development Executive Coimbatore
🏢 Walkaroo International
📍 Coimbatore