Product Development Manager

Part of the Interparfums group founded in 1982, Interparfums USA develops, manufactures and distributes prestige perfumes and cosmetics as the exclusive worldwide licensee for Abercrombie & Fitch, Anna Sui, DKNY, Donna Karan, Dunhill, Graff, GUESS, Hollister, MCM, Oscar de la Renta, Roberto Cavalli, Salvatore Ferragamo and Ungaro. Through its global distribution network, the Company's products are sold in over 120 countries.We are seeking a Product Development Manager with a passion for fragrance to manage the R&D aspects of the product development process. This position will act as a project manager, liaising between fragrance houses, contract manufacturing fillers, and internal cross-functional partners to develop project timelines and milestones to ensure timely and efficient execution of product development initiatives.This position is based in office from Mondays-Thursdays, and remote on Fridays.ResponsibilitiesTrack progress, manage potential risks, and adjust strategies as needed to meet product development timelines for multiple projects on various brands at onceCoordinate with fragrance houses and contract manufacturing fillers to keep all stages of the product development process movingManage and track all incoming formulas, sending out necessary approvals or providing feedback where neededReview tracking on all testing requirements (stability testing, AET testing, RIPT testing, etc) for the fragrancePartner internally with Marketing, Quality Control, Operations, Regulatory and Packaging teams for updates to product development progressUpdate and maintain product development database and oil chart for each fragrance developedOversee incoming fragrance oil and final formula batches for approvals for productionSupport the greater product development team with various tasksRequired Education/Experience:BA/BS Degree3+ years' experience in Product Development or R&D, managing the operational development timelineProven working experience within the Beauty or CPG industries requiredExperience working with contract manufacturing fillers, testing facilities, and fragrance houses is a plusRequired QualificationsProficient in ExcelExceptional organizational and time management skills needed to meet deadlines in a fast paced, high-volume environmentDetail-oriented with a meticulous eyeStrong communication skillsSelf-starter and ability to take initiativeAble to adapt to changing timelinesDesire to work as part of a teamFragrance knowledge and olfactive experience is a plusTechnical skills in formula development is a plusWe Offer:An entrepreneurial career with a dynamic environment where all voices are heard and appreciatedLow hierarchy with high visibility to C-Suite on a regular basisA growing company with a proven track record of solid financial stabilityBonus opportunity based on personal and business performancePaid time off policies including vacation, holiday, and sick days401K plus company matchRobust healthcare, insurance, and benefit optionsOptions to support development, including complimentary access to LinkedIn LearningInterparfums USA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal opportunity employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state or federal law.

Created: 2024-11-07