Product Manager - Libertyville, United States - Belle Aire Creations.

Belle Aire Creations.

Verified Company

Libertyville, United States

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Company Description:

Makers Blend was founded in 2021 to assist larger retailers with putting Flavor & Fragrance private label brands on their shelves.

We foster purposeful and creative private label value brands that will make an impact for consumers across all product portfolios and that curate everlasting memories through the art of fragrance.

At Makers Blend, we innovate, strategize and provide clear solutions to the complex technology, fragrance and ingredient opportunities our partners and their brands face.

At Makers Blend we offer a turnkey solution and guide the product development process from concept to creation.

This includes creating the formula, branding, label design, material sourcing, establishing the supply chain, filling the product, overseeing the packaging and delivery and developing marketing campaigns and materials.

Business Industry:

Fragrances/Cosmetics/Personal Care/Candles

Job Title:

Product Manager

Reports to:

VP- Strategic Business Development

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to develop new product concepts that align with the brand vision and objectives of our partners.
Participate in market research and brainstorming sessions.
Manage the overall project timeline, lead weekly crossfunctional team meetings, identify risks that may affect the timeline and lead efforts to mitigate risks. Communicate the project status to all crossfunctional team members and resolve any issues or delays that may arise.
Partner closely with the VP of Strategic Business Development to develop the product road map and provide financials, feasibility, timelines, resources, and consumer insights that will form the basis of essential product features.
Create and maintain all documents, processes and meetings related to the product development process, including new item launches.
Understand production cycles, look for opportunities to reduce costs via timelines, reengineering of products and packaging efficiencies.
Manage ongoing maintenance of existing products, including the execution of quality improvements, packaging and design changes.
Understand all unique vendor requirements related to design, procurement, logistics and EDI are understood and executed by the responsible team members.
Ensure that we are on time for all customer deliverables.

- *Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities for this job, may change at any time without notice. _

Requirements, Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree is required.
Minimum 2 years' experience with a major retailer, brand, or product development/sourcing company.
Excellent oral and written proficiency in the English language.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Great attention to detail.
Strong organizational skills.
Deadline oriented. Strong time management skills.
Excellent ability to work well independently as well as a part of the team.
Communication:

Compensation: