- Develop and manage product development processes from concept to commercialization,
- Managing relationships with suppliers, including negotiating raw material cost, reviewing samples, and approving finished products,
- Participating in meetings with design team and country sales managers to discuss upcoming projects and share information about previous projects,
- Establishing timelines for each phase of the product development process, including prototyping and testing,
- Evaluating new product ideas to determine feasibility and potential market demand,
- Reviewing designs to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations,
- Define product requirements and specifications through market research, customer feedback, and competitive analysis,
- Sourcing research, identify and qualify new Suppliers based on company objectives for future development,
- Keeping abreast of technological advances in the field to determine their potential impact on product development,
- Providing leadership, motivation, and guidance to a team of designers and packing engineers,
- Making strategic decisions about design elements, materials, manufacturing methods, and other factors that affect a product’s performance, safety, cost, and aesthetics,
- Work with cross-functional teams including engineering, marketing, sales, and manufacturing to ensure successful product development and launch,
- Create detailed project plans and timelines for all aspects of product development,
- Manage and track progress of product development against milestones and objectives, adjusting plans as needed,
- Identify and assess risks throughout the product development process, developing mitigation strategies as needed,
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders during product development,
- Oversee quality control and testing procedures during product development and post-launch,
- Present regular updates on product development progress to upper management,
