Global New Product Development Manager

Our client is a leading multinational premium Cookware Manufacturer with its Headquarters in Europe and a growing presence in Thailand and throughout Asia. As a part of their expansion, they are currently looking for a new Product Development Manager to take care of their expanding Asian Hub. This is a fantastic opportunity to take full ownership of the new product development activities, from concept stage to launch, and coordinate with the different actors across multiple regions to develop innovative, top-quality products.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become a part of a global team and contribute to the development of the internationally recognized brand.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all activities related to New Product Development (product and packaging) from concept to launch.
• Cooperate with the company’s regional and global teams to ensure quality standards and align on the requirements.
• Handle the execution of various product development projects from kick off to the market launch.
• Ensure timely delivery of the projects according to the time to market timelines.
• Follow the advancement of the NPD projects at every step and contribute to workflow resolution.
• Coordinate annual SKU management with the relevant departments and take necessary delisting decisions.
• Manage color chips and standard samples database and sign off color matching for the different product categories.
• Collaborate with the Group NPD Manager to implement the company’s global standards and working processes within the product’s category.
• Work closely and act as an interface between regional/local marketing teams and the sourcing team/supply chain.
• Participate in product concept meetings and contribute to the new product’s ideas and innovation.
• Research potential new technological and material innovations through a constant exchange with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Translate consumer insights into purposeful designs (consumer-centric mindset).
• Work together with the Group legal team to ensure products compliance with all the relevant laws and regulations.
• Cooperate closely with the Group financial team to ensure products meet Group margin targets.
• Identify existing issues in product offering and supply constraints and propose improvement solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Engineering, preferably industrial, materials, chemical or mechanical engineering.
• Strong expertise in new product development processes, preferably in FMCG or Retail industry.
• Knowledge of material properties and manufacturing processes for consumer goods.
• Ability to gauge technology and product trends, proactively recommending solutions.
• Experience in circular design/ green design is a strong advantage.
• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative.
• Excellent understanding of creative processes, innovation and consumer insights.
• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written.