About Universal Yums
Since 2014, Universal Yums has brought a taste of the world to over 1 million households in the USA. Our flagship product is a box of snacks and treats delivered from a different country every month. We place our highest aspiration in developing cultural understanding through products that educate, entertain, and bring families closer together. At Universal Yums, our mission is to “Connect people across borders, kin, and time”. Learn more about Universal Yums at .
Job Summary
We're looking for a Product Development & Sourcing Coordinator to join our Product team, reporting to the VP of Product Development & Sourcing. This role is at the center of how Universal Yums brings new products to market. You'll partner closely with our Product Development & Sourcing Managers and cross-functional teams to keep projects organized, coordinated, and progressing reliably from concept to launch, with hands-on involvement and visibility across our full product pipeline. This is a full-time position based in our Roseland, NJ office.
Role Responsibilities
- Receive, verify, and organize inbound product samples from suppliers; maintain accurate product records and ensure all samples are properly documented, labeled, and stored for product development, retail, and photography needs.
- Manage inbound and outbound shipments supporting the product development function, including tracking status, coordinating delivery timing, and ensuring samples reach the right stakeholders on schedule.
- Coordinate taste panels and product evaluation sessions end-to-end, including logistics, materials, and feedback capture.
- Maintain and administer consumer surveys, including form generation, data collation, and preparation of feedback summaries for management review.
- Support cross-functional coordination between Product Development, Operations, Compliance, and Creative teams to keep development milestones on track and surface issues proactively.
- Assist with sourcing activities for collateral and non-edible components as directed, including vendor outreach, quote coordination, and communication management through to order readiness.
- Take on additional coordination tasks as the team, product portfolio, and development processes evolve.
Required Experience & Skills
- 2+ years of experience in a coordination, operations, or administrative support role, preferably within food, CPG, or product development.
- Strong attention to detail, ensuring information is captured and communicated accurately.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and timelines at the same time.
- Comfortable maintaining structured product data across systems with strong attention to taxonomy and accuracy. Familiarity with ERPs, PIMs, or other structured data systems is a plus.
- Familiarity with and curiosity toward AI and new technologies
- Clear, proactive communicator who keeps stakeholders informed and flags potential issues.
- Physically able to handle sample shipments, organize storage areas, and set up evaluation sessions; ability to lift up to 30 lbs occasionally.
- Thrives in a fast-moving, hands-on environment where processes are being built alongside delivery.
Overview of Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Great medical benefits
- 401k with a 4% company match
- A culture of diverse backgrounds, united by curiosity about others unlike themselves
- A role that makes a big impact on the overall team & company
- Company-paid international vacation at your 5-year anniversary!
Pay: $62,000.00 - $77,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
