Product Sourcing & Development Specialist
No salary listed
Mid
Remote in Philippines
RemoteRemote in the Philippines; overlap with US business hours.
Operations & LogisticsProcurement & Sourcing
About the job
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in product sourcing, procurement, or new product development within an e-commerce or consumer goods brand.
- Direct experience working with manufacturers and sourcing agents based in China and Asia.
- Technical proficiency in reading and evaluating multi-component product specifications and landed-cost structures.
- Organizational and project management skills, with a track record of managing multiple deadlines involving samples, artwork, purchase orders, and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Translate product concepts into detailed technical specifications and target use cases, covering both simple replicas and complex, multi-component goods.
- Conduct keyword research, marketplace analysis—including reverse-engineering listings on Amazon and other retail platforms—and return-on-investment evaluations to validate product viability.
- Identify and vet manufacturing partners and sourcing agents across China and Asia; gather, analyze, and present comparative shortlists of three to five price-checked options per product concept.
- Calculate landed-cost estimates, including duties, tariffs, and Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes; identify, track, and secure required product certifications such as ETL and UL before purchase order issuance.
- Coordinate sample requests, packaging design, and line artwork against target launch milestones; proactively identify and flag roadblocks requiring executive decisions.
- Track each product through purchase order creation, manufacturing, quality control, shipping handoffs, and final commercial launch.
- Maintain regular, proactive communication and build relationships with Asia-based suppliers and agents.
Desired Qualifications
- Sourcing experience for private-label or licensed retail brands.
- Direct background in product commercialization or launch project management.
- Familiarity with Amazon keyword, market research, and return-on-investment analysis tools such as Helium 10 and Jungle Scout.
About the company
South Col helps eCommerce brands reach a high-valuation exit by providing capital, strategic guidance, operational support, and a clear exit plan. It works with founders to design a path from the dream exit valuation and executes it over 18-24 months across its offices in NYC, Charlotte, and Tel Aviv. It combines funding with hands-on strategy, operations, and exit preparation, coordinating resources and a global network to prepare for acquisition or investment buyers. Its goal is to enable founders to achieve that dream exit valuation within about two years.
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2022
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- South Col's LinkedIn was updated September 1, 2026, showing active branding and recruiting.
- Yoni Kozminski's August 2026 profile still promotes South Col's capital-and-operations platform.
- MultiplyMii's August 2026 website markets EOR, compliance, and Philippine hiring services, feeding deal flow.
What critics are saying
- South Col shows 1-10 employees on The Org, limiting execution capacity today.
- Yoni Kozminski runs MultiplyMii, Escala, and South Col, creating founder distraction risk.
- The model depends on eCommerce exits within 18-24 months; weak buyer markets kill returns.
What makes MultiplyMii unique
- South Col pairs capital, operating support, and exit strategy for eCommerce brands.
- Yoni Kozminski still publicly anchors South Col, MultiplyMii, and Escala in 2026.
- South Col targets 18-24 month value creation cycles, not generic long-term venture bets.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options
- Health Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Training Programs