Product Development Manager

Naterra International, Inc.•Coppell, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The product development role will manage the development of product innovations that excite markets and drive growth for consumer–packaged goods brands in skincare, body care, cosmetics, and/or baby care categories. This position manages the development execution of new product innovation, product reformulations when needed, retailer sell sheets and trend presentations. This is a fully in-office position, M - F.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a project management and/or product development role.
Excellent planning, organization, and follow-up skills.
High attention to detail
Good understanding of new product launch process and development steps.
Logical thinker, sound analytical approach to solving problems.
Ability to develop solutions in ambiguous situations.
Adapts well to change in timelines and business needs.
Must be highly collaborative and communicate well with experts in a variety of departments.
Excellent project management skills and follow up communication.
Clear written and verbal communication across levels and departments.
Advanced working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Asana.
CPG experience is a must.

Nice To Haves

beauty category experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages the development execution of new product innovation, product reformulations when needed, retailer sell sheets and trend presentations.
Collaborates with the Sr. Product Development Manager to identify and recommend new product concepts, formulations, and innovations that align with brand strategies and business goals.
Manages product budgets and cost targets throughout the development process to ensure projects meet margin and profitability expectations.
Conducts market and trend analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive differentiation across assigned categories.
Partners with R&D and packaging suppliers to develop effective formulas and packaging solutions.
Prepares and manages product briefs, specifications, and samples for internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinates cross-functional communication among teams including Marketing, Project Managers, and Regulatory to ensure project alignment and successful execution.
Ensures product compliance with applicable regulations and internal quality standards through collaboration with relevant teams and external agencies.
Supports the creation of marketing and sales tools, including sell sheets, promotional samples, and product presentations to drive customer engagement and retail success.
Contributes to process improvements, recommending ways to streamline product development workflows and enhance efficiency.
Develops and manages project timelines in collaboration with the Project management team, proactively addressing challenges and reporting milestones to ensure on-time, in-scope product launches.