Tracy Matta

About Tracy Matta

I am a seasoned Product Developer with more than a decade of experience developing innovative, high-quality products from concept through final production. My background includes deep expertise in vendor management, global sourcing, compliance, and cross-functional partnership across retail environments. I take pride in creating products that meet brand standards, excite customers, and deliver strong business results.• Bilingual in English and Spanish• Extremely computer savvy and quick to learn new programs and systems• Results-driven with strong planning, organization, and attention to detail• Clear, confident communicator who conveys information effectively in writing and speaking• Highly collaborative team partner who builds strong relationships with merchants, planners, designers, logistics, and cross-functional teams• Skilled at managing multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and hitting tight deadlines• Passionate about improving processes, elevating product quality, and supporting smooth, successful product launches

Experience

1. Product Developer (m & m\'s World Retail Stores)

   Mars

   Apr 2017 — Present · Newark, NJ, US

   Lead end-to-end product development from concept ideation through final production, ensuring every product aligns with brand standards, market trends, quality standards and customer expectations.• Manage global vendor relationships, including sourcing materials, negotiating pricing and improving lead times.• Partner with planning, merchant, visual, logistics, and quality teams to bring products to market on time while supporting business objectives.• Oversee prototyping and sampling, reviewing submissions, coordinating revisions, and ensuring all products meet specifications, and quality standards.• Manage costing and MOQs by reviewing supplier quotes and maintaining profitability targets.• Collaborate with SQA and compliance teams to ensure products meet regulatory requirements, complete testing, and adhere to all internal documentation and safety standards.• Manage multiple development timelines at once, maintaining workflow efficiency and meeting key milestones across global product launch calendars.

Skills

• Organization
• Online Advertising
• Product Marketing
• Visual Merchandising
• Training
• Data Entry
• Retail
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Bilingual
• Marketing
• Fax
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Customer Service
• People Skills
• Trade Shows
• Office Administration
• Supplier Sourcing
• Quickbooks
• Outlook
• Energetic Team Player
• Microsoft Word
• Illustrator
• Bridge
• Process Scheduler
• Vendor Management
• Purchasing
• Advertising
• Vendor Relationships
• Quality Control
• Problem Solving
• Product Development
• Payroll