Product Developer/Project Manager (Turnkey/Fragrance)

Innovative Beauty Group • New York, NY

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

IBG (Innovative Beauty Group) is a global one-stop beauty shop that partners with clients to bring beauty visions to life. IBG North America specializes in turnkey solutions, private label, and packaging in the beauty industry. The Product Developer/Project Manager will join the New York Team and be responsible for managing new launches for full turnkey, stock packaging, and/or accessories to ensure on-time delivery, at a targeted margin, and within respect of the customers quality & timing expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science/Cosmetics, Fashion Management, Business/Marketing
• 3-5 years experience in a previous project management or product development role
• Project planning experience and have strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with fragrance houses, international factories and vendors strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of Wrike, and ClickUp or other Project Management tools is an asset
• Previous experience in beauty or personal care considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Organize Kick off meeting with Sales, Quality & NPD management (once brief is assigned) & define best approach (approved vendors, risk assessment…etc)
• Source accessory, packaging and/or formula based on customer brief.
• Source and vet vendors compatible with project and regulatory requirements
• Negotiate with suppliers to get the right cost to meet IBG target margins & customer target price
• Prepare Costing sheets & monitor target margin.
• Request samples and compare for quality and performance before submitting to customer.
• Work with Quality/Regulatory team to ensure formula meets customer blacklist and is compliant with country of sell.
• Manage & lead new WON projects to meet expected target.
• Lead Communication between with Internal & External teams
• Create, monitor & communicate Timeline/Critical Path with Internal & External Teams

Benefits

• A competitive total rewards package with a salary range of $72,000-$85,000 depending on experience
• A comprehensive health/dental and retirement savings plan with employer match
• An international working environment full of energy, beauty and growth
• Opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally.
• A great bunch of colleagues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level