Job Summary:

The Product Development Manager - Bath, Beauty and Personal Care (BBPC) is responsible for all phases of new product development and product reformulation processes from concept to consumer in the Personal Care, Bath and Beauty Categories. This position will manage the entire lifecycle of the existing product portfolio of 200-300 SKUs. The PD Manager will work with the onboarded vendor roster while identifying new manufacturers and suppliers to potentially transition current products and create new products and product lines. Product design is to be consistent with market trends and business strategy while ensuring product quality and efficacy. This role will manage multiple, complex projects and drive outcomes and optimal results.

Job Expectations:

• Work with strategic partners to identify novel ingredients, products, and formats for the personal care and beauty category to ensure product quality and efficacy
• Continuously grow manufacturer base and capabilities
• Evaluate and manage the full lifecycle of the existing product portfolio of 200-300 SKUs
• Ensure formulations are high quality, cost-effective, efficacious, and meet brand guidelines
• Build awareness and communicate emerging trends in the marketplace regarding the demand for key ingredients as it relates to the organization
• Create products and product lines for platform growth in key consumer areas
• Work with marketing and purchasing to generate new product ideas and sourcing options
• Understand domestic industry regulations (FDA, OTC, 21CFR, FPLA) and global regulations that could impact our products. Understand manufacturing practices and quality management requirements
• Prepare product formula and packaging specifications for quotations and negotiate pricing and MOQs
• Responsible for approving regulatory documentation requested and prepared by the Product Development Associate and advising of any unique document requests outside of the standard regulatory package, i.e. Organic Certifications.
• Prepare and write all label COPY; provide romance COPY, while ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and brand alignment
• Collaborate in internal communication with cross-functional partners as it relates to pricing, timelines, formula evaluation, copy and claims, artwork, and regulatory
• Stay cognizant of potential sourcing supply issues to prevent production complications. Provide solutions to maintain a consistent supply and to avoid market price fluctuations where possible
• Build and manage project timelines to track key project milestones for review with the Product Development Director
• Troubleshoot and improve efficiencies through proactive recommendations for workflow

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Agility, flexibility, and the ability to pivot in a constantly changing environment
• This position requires a solid understanding of product development fundamentals with expertise in Personal Care and Beauty. 
• Extensive knowledge of competitive beauty products and the beauty industry at large 
• Strong interpersonal skills and to be able to communicate effectively
• Detail-oriented, strong analytical skills, team-player
• Proven ability to perform in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Work in a cross-functional team environment
• Demonstrated success in being solution driven with strong ability to think critically to overcome potential business hurdles
• Coach and develop direct reports

Equipment Knowledge:

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Intermediate to Advanced level proficiency in Excel
• Experience with Google Business Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms) preferred

Experience Requirements:

Requires a 3-5 years of consumer product development with a minimum of three (3) years of direct management experience in the beauty & personal care industry. Must understand manufacturing, packaging, copy writing, and consumer trends/behavior in beauty & personal care. E-commerce experience is highly preferred.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Business, or related field preferred, or a combination of education and equivalent work experience.

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