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Bunzl plc · 1 day ago

Sr. Mgr, Product Development (Steiner)

Cerritos, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$110K/yr - $125K/yr

Bunzl, a global leader in various industries including Safety, is seeking a Senior Product Development Manager for its division Steiner Industries. The role involves leading technical product development, managing projects, and expanding market reach while collaborating with customers and in-house teams.

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Responsibilities

Leadership role in managing the stage-gate Innovation & development process as it relates to product development and project management

Lead technical product development in connection with Strategic Sourcing and Supplier resources

Current knowledge of the following key categories of primary focus will be gloves, safety apparel, welding screens, accessories and packaging

Lead new product development initiatives from inception to introduction

Deliver products on time and on budget according to design and the strategic plan for the company

Forecast business needs based on experience, research, and feedback from the sales department

Lead product development through the entire process to include; design, development of specifications, packaging, production, supply chain, business case profitability analysis, market potential analysis (size, target share, profitability, competition), brand strategy, product mix analysis, market pricing strategy, market research, compliance, & roll-out campaign support

Support sales efforts and work with current and potential customers to grow the business on a continuous basis

Deliver cost and quality targets for all projects, and accomplish results through strong cross-functional relationships and leadership

Managing brand equity, value proposition. Familiar with or the creation of branding and company style guides

Qualification

Product DevelopmentProject ManagementCross-functional LeadershipCertified Project ManagerProduct Quality EmphasisConsumer FocusCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsRelationship Building

Required

High school diploma or GED equivalent required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or related discipline

Experience with overseas suppliers

Must be flexible in managing constantly changing priorities and dealing comfortably with ambiguity

Demonstrated experience working with broad based cross-functional teams and have the ability to communicate ideas and concepts to create new products

Be a self-starter, a highly motivated person able to work in a fast paced environment that is continually changing

Strong consumer focus

Must have a demonstrated strong product quality emphasis

Ability to monitor multiple projects simultaneously

Build and maintain relationships effectively across multiple business groups

Must have excellent interpersonal skills, effective oral and written communication skills

Preferred

Certified Project Manager preferred

Product development experience in Glove and Garment personal protective equipment preferred

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comfortable work environment

Full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match

Company

Bunzl plc

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We provide a one-stop-shop, on-time and in-full specialist distribution service accross more than 30 countries, supplying a broad range of internationally sourced non-food products to a variety of market sectors.

Founded in 1854