Product Development Manager

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Role summary:

The product development role closely works with the leadership team including the top management and different heads at Pune and Mumbai. The role is responsible for supporting the vision and growth of the hygiene business by creating and developing new products and improving existing products role involves procurement, coordination, project management skill, being innovative, of a box thinker, and someone who is with strong business acumen.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and enhance products that fill a niche in the market allowing the organisation to remain competitive in hygiene products.
• Determine product specifications according to a number of various factors and uses, identify opportunities in the market based on customer segments, needs, prices, trends of the products and market
• Support manufacturing and design activities by developing prototypes for products in development
• Develop the business case for new product and improve existing products
• Work closely with the sales team to collect data related to product market share, pricing, features, and ideas to develop viable products in the hygiene segment
• Work with the sales team to test the market and market acceptability of the products (NPD)
• Submit proposals and designs for evaluation by the project team and management before moving to the next stage.
• Connect with existing and prospective customers and create marketing content (Features, benefits of the products)

Qualifications:

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Chemicals
• M.Tech in Oils and Surfactants

Experience:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience
• Homecare and Hygiene care product development and R&D will be a plus

Skills:

• Should be well versed with Surfactants and should have knowledge of all ingredients and raw materials used
• Should have handled product development from start to launch
• Proven working experience as a product development or in a related field
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Creative and innovative thinking skills
• The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions.
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to understand the market

Competencies Required:

• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to grasp knowledge of Industry quickly.
• Works well within a team and who can also, work independently
• Understands common goals and work in a team
• Supports the team by playing different roles and taking on several responsibilities so they can function as one unit working towards their common goal
• Gains cooperation and coordination across teams
• Adapts to different styles of communication when dealing with diverse audiences to optimize understanding
• Looks for ways to streamline work processes and reduce duplication of efforts
• Monitors adherence to performance standards and benchmarks
• Processes varied business information, sees patterns, trends and draws out key points
• Takes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data is limited

Why Pudumjee:

• We are a values-driven organization with a perfect work-life balance and one of the industry's lowest attrition.
• We work in a dynamic business organization where we adapt ourselves to the needs of the business.
• We promote and encourage accountability and entrepreneurial spirit

Candidates interested in the above role are requested to apply with their updated CV on hrd.mumbai@pudumjee.com

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Pudumjee Hygiene