A Product Development Manager is responsible for developing new products by identifying potential markets or requirements, perhaps by conducting market research. Determines the product requirements, specifications, production timetables and pricing. introduction. May also develop marketing strategies.
Product Development Associate GuruNanda LLC Buena Park, CA Job Details Full-time From $55,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching 403(b) Referral program Qualifications Jira Textiles in industrial design Mandarin Wood in industrial design AI tools proficiency NetSuite Composite materials in industrial design Data management Management reporting Productivity software Defect tracking tools Metal in industrial design Technical Proficiency Plastics in industrial design Data analysis software Full Job Description Product Development Associate GuruNanda
LLC - NPD
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Role Requirements Experience:
2+ years of relevant experience in product management, project coordination, or product development (Oral care industry preferred).
Language Proficiency:
Bilingual fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese (written and spoken).
Technical & Software Skills:
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, NetSuite, Jira, and modern AI-driven tools for project tracking, data management, and reporting.
Core Competencies:
Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, balance competing deadlines, and maintain acute attention to detail. Job Description & Key Responsibilities 1.
Conduct comprehensive market research, competitor evaluations, and user feedback analysis across oral care categories to identify industry trends, market gaps, and customer needs.
Performance Tracking:
Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), sales volumes, and market share trends to evaluate product feature success and guide strategic pipeline decisions. 2.
Product Development & Lifecycle Management Requirements & Specs Documentation:
Translate market insights, user feedback, and business goals into clear product requirements, detailed specifications, and user manuals.
Prototyping & Testing:
Assist in prototype testing, feedback collection, and iterative design enhancements to ensure product readiness and quality standard alignment.
Cross-Functional Alignment:
Partner closely with R D, Design, Regulatory, SCM, and Manufacturing teams to align product features, packaging, and artwork with regulatory rules and brand objectives.
Process Optimization:
Identify opportunities for process improvements to streamline product development workflows and increase execution efficiency. 3.
Project Coordination and Execution Roadmap & Documentation:
Maintain product roadmaps, project trackers, checklists, and comprehensive project documentation.
Operations & Logistics Support:
Assist with project scheduling, procurement requests, task assignments, and logistics coordination.
Launch Execution:
Support cross-functional planning and execution for product launches across internal teams and retail channels.
Stakeholder Communication:
Facilitate seamless communication among team members, project managers, and cross-functional departments through progress reports and regular updates.
Pay:
From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching 403(b) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of experience do you have coordinating product development projects from concept through launch Do you have experience working cross-functionally with teams such as R D, Design, Regulatory, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing? Do you have experience creating or maintaining product specifications, project trackers, product roadmaps, or similar product development documentation?
