Product Development Coordinator

Company: Michael Page
Location: Torrance
Posted on: April 28, 2024

Job Description:

My client is looking for a Product Development Coordinator or and Associate Product Development Manager. This person will be crucial in helping the company with marketing strategy and product innovation. Client DetailsMy client is a chemical company focused on cleaning products.Description

• Conduct research to comprehend and analyze the competitive landscape within designated categories.
• Foster connections with all cross-functional teams.
• Establish rapport with relevant suppliers.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the product development lifecycle for each assigned category.
• Take the lead in managing the product development process for New Product Introductions (NPI) within the designated categories.
• Evaluate and outline financials for all Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) in the assigned categories.
• Publish schedules for all NPI launches within the designated categories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Media, Finance, Operations, Planning, Quality, Sales) to ensure adherence to NPI timelines.
• Oversee pricing strategies for NPI and existing SKUs in the designated categories, continually monitoring profitability to meet gross margin objectives.
• Coordinate NPI launches with suppliers, negotiating pricing, tooling, and timelines.
• Assume ownership of designated product portfolios, becoming the primary subject matter expert across all SKUs within the assigned categories.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on NPI progress throughout each development phase on a monthly basis.
• Participate in monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings to ensure alignment with category budgets.
• Monitor and evaluate SKU performance based on Point of Sale (POS) data, profitability, and customer feedback.
• Collaborate with Operations on initiatives for dual-sourcing to drive cost reductions and address supply chain gaps.
• Work with Quality to enhance product performance as issues arise.
• Partner with Planning & Finance to assess SKU performance and potentially rationalize SKUs as necessary.
• Identify and engage with new strategic suppliers.
• Explore and generate innovative concepts and ideas based on market trends, competitive analysis, and emerging technologies.Profile
  • 2+ years of Product Development and Project Management experience within the CPG industry, preferably from the Personal Care or Chemical industry.
  • Bachelor's Degree is a plus
  • Demonstrated proficiency in meeting deadlines and successfully delivering projects, coupled with a resilient mindset geared towards surpassing targets.
  • Effective interpersonal abilities combined with a strong sense of accountability and ethical conduct, fostering productive relationships across organizational hierarchies and with external service providers.
  • Outstanding communication skills with a track record of consistent follow-through actions, ensuring a high ratio of promises made to promises kept.
  • Adaptability in dynamic, high-pressure environments characterized by demanding workloads and stringent timelines.
  • Robust analytical capabilities enabling the translation of data into actionable proposals, facilitating informed decision-making processes.
  • Passionate about instigating change through persuasion and adept at influencing individuals with diverse viewpoints.This position is fully on-site, M-F!Job Offer
    • Up to $80k salary
    • Room for development
    • PTO
    • Health, Dental, VisionMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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