Product Development & Sourcing Manager - Direct Hire/Salaried - Remote, US
Company: Genuent
Location: Remote
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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Job Description:
Product Development & Sourcing Manager - Direct Hire/Salaried -
Remote, US
*PaaS Sporting Equipment Client
If interested, please email your resume to Sydney Tekstra at
stekstra@genuent.com or add me on LinkedIn!
Summary: We are seeking an experienced and innovative Product
Development & Sourcing Manager. The ideal candidate will be a
creative, thinker and go-getter who seeks to innovate. The position
includes sourcing products and viable vendors and managing the
product development and production cycle ensuring that products are
manufactured in an efficient and successful and that we deliver
value and quality to the end-user.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Sourcing material
for manufacturing a product
Product Development and Advancement
Interface with Internal App development Team
Set Product Development goals manage timelines
Consumer based interviews
Problem solving
Lead product testing guidelines interface with quality
assurance
Interfacing with near-shore and offshore vender
Partner/Vendor/manufacturer selection
Product BOM and pricing
Manufacturer Quality Control
Competitive analysis of product against other brands in the
field
Creative design
Structural design
Analyze the market, identify white spaces and opportunities and
establish brand positioning and consumer insights
Shape and communicate your vision and mission to all the
stakeholders.
Develop, lead, and execute purchasing strategies with vendors in
China
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and
improve the effectiveness
Translate brand elements into plans and go-to-market strategies
Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with vendor
partners
Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in
buyer-supplier power
Monitor market trends, research consumer markets, and competitors'
activities shop outs
Be creative, shop out the category, identify opportunities for line
extension
Align the company around the brand's direction, choices, and
tactics
Collaborate with sales and design team on packaging concepts
Collaborate with China team to review test reports
Speak your mind, add value, be creative
Requirements needed in order to be successful: Hardgoods or
consumer products a must - soft lines candidates will not be
considered.
At least 3+ years as a Brand Manager or Sourcing Manager
Proven ability to develop brand and marketing strategies and
communicate recommendations to executives
Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
Experience in identifying target audiences and devising effective
campaigns
A knack for negotiation and networking
Strong analytical skills partnered with a creative mind
Data-driven thinking and an affinity for numbers Outstanding
communication skills
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