Product Development Director

Posted by Chums on 05/10/2022

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Product Development Director Job Basics

Industry Sector: Action/Adventure, Fishing, Hunting/Shooting, Lifestyle, Outdoor
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Categories: Management - Product -Brand
Salary: 70,000-85,000 a year
Required to Relocate: Yes
Required to Travel: Yes
Employee May Telecommute: No
State: Idaho, Utah
Job Seeker Must Live Within: 25 miles
City: Salt Lake City, UT / Ketchum, Idaho
Required Experience: 5 - 7 years

Product Development Director Job Description & Requirements

Management:

The Product Development Manager will work closely and collaboratively with peers in the company and has the responsibility to oversee and manage the Product Development team.

Reports to Senior Management Team
Manages a team of 2-5 team members
Maintain a documented system of procedures following best practices
Oversee Product Development operations.
Coordinate functions to achieve the company’s growth plans
Product Life cycle management
Develop and maintain vendor/designer/sourcing relationships
Build and maintain inter-departmental relationships
Provide information and material support to sales and marketing development

Product Planning & Management:

Manage the development process and product life cycle to meet company, brand, and channel objective for complete product offering.

Conduct product performance analysis including sku-level sales and margin productivity; identify improvement opportunities

Deliver product performance updates and presentations

Collaborate with department director on annual budget for product development department

Adapt product development plans to address shifting needs and opportunities

Map and calendar product development in coordination with overall PD GTM and company calendar.

Assist in planning/development/implementation of product line execution for all Chums sales and marketing initiatives.

Margin Enhancement: Work with Accounting, Manufacturing, and Sales departments to develop a complete and accurate documentation of specific product costing including BOMs and FOB pricing.

Develop and maintain inventory cost accounting strategies

Demonstrate understanding of sales, margins, inventory turn management

Work with Manufacturing to improve manufacturing efficiencies where possible

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree/equivalent experience

· Must be able to read and write English fluently, Mandarin helpful

· Must remain current on industry, product trends

· Maintain up to date expert knowledge of all in-house manufactured items, skus, specifications and quality standards

· Experience with and working knowledge of operations and management concepts, practices and procedures

· Ability to write documents such as safety rules, SOPs, procedure manuals, product feature and benefits

· Effective communication skills both written and verbal

· Ability to analyze vast data sets

· Superior organizational and time management abilities

· Excellent computer skills

· Ability to lead by example

· Ability to develop and manage vendor relationships

· Familiar with and understand all aspects of typical manufacturing systems and processes

Technical Skills required:

· Excellent Computer skills

· Moderate knowledge of Excel

· Mastery of forecasting/costing processes

· Excellent communication skills both written and verbal (English, Chinese helpful)

Additional Training/Skills:

· Be self-directed, action oriented, and a team player

· Results Driven and proactive; strong desire to own and execute area of responsibility with excellence

· Adaptability/Flexibility to change as business required

· Communication; Articulate; must have the ability to effectively communicate to leadership, peers and team members in both verbal and written form. Must be able to shift communication style to interact successfully across departments and possess a high level of social intelligence.

· Analysis; ability to bring together diverse data sets to inform and shape strategy, annual initiatives, and action items to grow the business.

· Organization; must maintain detailed information and maintain company accessed line list

· Strong team building and leadership

· Creative thinker

· Decisive

Working Conditions

Primarily office environment and is expected to be highly familiar with all production operations and areas.

Hours of work: Monday - Friday

Travel: required, 20% time travel; overseas travel required

Other conditions worth noting:

Periodic evening and weekend work may be required

About Chums

In 1983, a Colorado River guide sought a simple way to keep his sunglasses out of the river. Through this innovative idea the Original Cotton Chum was born. Chums is now a global brand that offers a wide range of outdoor accessories and gear. Chums’ mantra is simple: provide fun, quality products to enjoy while at work or play. Chums: Helping You Hang On Since 1983.

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