Assistant Manager, Global Product Development, Makeup

Description

• Ideate new product concepts and projects
• Assist in overall PD tasks (e.g. competitive analysis, benchmark evaluation, texture/shade evaluation, and project management)
• Manage all key milestones involved in new product launches, including conceptualizing new product ideas, selecting prototypes, evaluating submission, and tracking projects on a day⁃to⁃day basis within allotted timeframe
• Closely collaborate with R&D for development directions, in⁃house panel testing, and formula standards
• Understand and communicate skin care trends and new technologies
• Create comprehensive Product Development Fact Sheets for all new products
• Keep abreast of all new competitive product launches and issue comprehensive reviews of the marketplace on a monthly basis
• Conduct periodic market visits in order to keep informed about regional trends and technologies (beauty and non⁃beauty related) which can be applicable for new concepts, communication opportunities, etc.
• Attend and participate in new product brainstorming sessions with Marketing and R&D, assisting in the development of new concepts and ideas to drive Global business
• Work closely with global R&D centers (i.e. Melville, China, Japan), KIH (Korea Innovation Hub), JIH (Japan Innovation Hub) and 3rd⁃party manufacturers on new formulations, technologies, and consumer insights & trends
• Effectively communicate formula benefits and ingredient storytelling to cross⁃functional teams such as Copy, Marketing, Creative, Education, and PR
• Play an active role in the concept development, research, presentation and execution of "blue sky" innovation projects for potential calendar placement
• Represent the Product Development Department at relevant internal meetings
• Attend periodic status meetings with R&D (i.e. Melville, China, Japan), KIH, JIH, Global PD, and GBSC, issue relevant agendas, recap the meetings, and ensure that all departments are updated on pertinent information necessary to direct thedevelopment of projects in a timely fashion
• Evaluate all new submissions and reformulations from R&D and vendors
• Work closely with Packaging to provide clear direction on formulation
• Assist in evaluation of proposed package submissions for evacuation, aesthetics, and functionality
• Partner closely with Regional and Affiliate Marketing to develop new storytelling opportunities for launches and re⁃promotions
• Support R&D and Clinical Testing Team to create testing protocols for claims support
• Support R&D and Consumer Testing Team
• Keep all documents organized in the PD team drive
• Keep product closet organized and fully stocked with relevant projects
• Maintain product trays for new launches
• Help coordinate samples for Marketing and Creative requests

Qualifications

• Must possess a strong understanding of the Global beauty consumer
• Must be able to demonstrate strong communication skills, working closely with all the multiple cross⁃functional teams, such as R&D, Marketing, Sales, Education, Packaging, GBSC, and Creative and Copy teams
• Very good product evaluation skills
• Self⁃motivated with a strong sense of responsibility and teamwork
• Highly organized with attention to details, deadlines, and quality of work
• Flexibility and agility with constant changes and time restraints
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with culturally diverse teams
• Willing to be immersed in a dynamic and fast⁃paced environment
• Skilled with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Flexibility to work with remote teams in different time zones