Head of Product Developement

Job description / Role

A global MLM company is seeking to recruit an experienced Head of Product Development.

The responsibilities of this role are as follows:

• Drives the development of products to meet / exceed the target margin requirements, achieve design intent and maintain quality standards.
• Price negotiations, product and service contracts, qualification, and authorization of new vendors
• Quality Management Systems and regulatory compliance of products
• Merchant Program / Vendor Partner Program - devise mechanics and execute global implementation

Requirements

• 4 yeas college / Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Pharmacology or other related discipline
• 10-15 years plus in retail product sourcing, development, quality, regulatory, merchandising and/or buying.
• Experience supporting a design and development and working with global manufacturers a plus.
• Knowledge of global quality standards and requirements (eg: ISO 9000, HACCP, GMP).

Requirements:

• Excellent command of English – written & spoken
• Must be a creative and strategic results-oriented leader with strong strategic thinking, planning and analytical skills.
• Must have integrity and be dedicated to the principles of developing a strong collaborative team-based organization.
• Superior financial and business acumen is essential and a highly credible management presence is necessary.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize with a sense of urgency
• Possess the ability to connect with the merchandising organization and be able to convert opportunities into practical business strategies.
• A proven leader with self-confidence, and a solid track record of accomplishments in challenging environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead an organization through growth or transitions without losing momentum or focus on key business drivers.
• Strong communicator who understands the importance of leadership through consensus, and who values and is good at partnering and relationship building.
• Good listening skills and ability to be effective in working with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to establish and maintain amicable business rapports with external parties (eg. Suppliers, Government Departments and Licensing Authorities etc)
• PC literate: MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint). Knowledge of ERP will be an advantage

About the Company

Consisting only of Director level personnel, each with over 12 years' experience of working within the Gulf Region, we aim to alleviate all the issues and frustrations traditionally associated with using a Resourcing or external HR service. Each client and candidate is handpicked and dealt with by a Director personally thus ensuring that all parties get the level of service they expect. to: Consisting only of Director level personnel, each with over 12 years' experience of working within the Gulf Region, we aim to alleviate all the issues and frustrations traditionally associated with using a Resourcing or external HR service. Each client and candidate is handpicked and dealt with by a Director personally thus ensuring that all parties get the level of service they expect.