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Product Manager - Personal Care Ingredients

Azelis

Deer Park, New Jersey

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SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Business Development, Business Skills, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Competitive Research, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Demand Forecasting/Planning, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Establish Priorities, Forecasting, Industry/Trade Analysis, Inventory Levels, Investment Management, Marketing Plan, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Personal Care, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Management, Product Positioning, Product Strategy, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Project/Program Management, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Sales, Salesforce.com, Strategic Analysis, Supplier Optimization, Team Player, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Deer Park, New Jersey
POSTED
30 days ago

Product Manager

FT Salary Remote

The Product Manager supports the Azelis Care organization in strengthening our position within the personal care industry through continuous improvement and proactive market awareness. This role enhances supplier relationships, optimizes the ingredient portfolio, and delivers strategic market insights that fuel the success of our sales organization. By working closely with suppliers and sales teams, the Product Manager drives growth, reinforces competitive positioning, and ensures customers receive the right ingredient solutions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Portfolio & Supplier Management

  • Assist in managing the portfolio of product lines by building internal and external relationships, supporting growth objectives (sales, volume, GP), and helping fulfill supplier reporting requirements
  • Manage all product operational information within the supplier’s portfolio & disseminate to relevant parties (i.e. new product launches, discontinuations & shortages, as well as standard pricing, pack sizes & lead times)
  • Participate in industry and supplier events to represent the organization and strengthen supplier engagement
  • Lead negotiations of supplier costing and the establishment of selling price and margin objectives for the sales team

Commercial Support & Opportunity Management

  • Work with Sales Leaders and Principal Development Managers to support new business development and advance customer projects
  • Assist Sales Leaders in managing and optimizing the opportunity pipeline for new business, including collaborating with suppliers and sales teams on actions needed to close customer projects
  • Support the analysis of supplier strategies and contribute to the development of marketing plans that reflect supplier direction

Market Insights & Competitive Intelligence

  • Gather and organize market intelligence, competitor insights, and sales updates to meet supplier requirements and support presentations & promotional campaigns
  • Monitor and report on market & competitive activity to ensure product strategies reflect current industry trends

Forecasting & Reporting

  • Collaborate with the Demand Planning Lead to support supplier forecasting & inventory levels, including inputs from customer forecasts as well as the open opportunity pipeline
  • Assist in meeting internal reporting requirements and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of submitted information

Process Improvement & Communication

  • Contribute to the development and enhancement of internal systems, tools, and processes to improve team efficiency and effectiveness
  • Communicate proactively with cross-functional teams, share best practices, and identify improvement opportunities
  • Synthesize information received from suppliers and help disseminate relevant updates and insights to commercial teams

Experience, Skills & Education

Role Requirements

  • Full-time remote role. Need to be able to work outside standard business hours and travel occasionally as needed
     

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred
     

Experience

  • Experience within the personal care & cosmetics industry preferred
  • Prior experience in sales, commercial, or customer-facing roles
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams
     

Business & Technical Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Solid negotiation capabilities
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and details simultaneously
  • Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM systems and ERP platforms (Salesforce & Microsoft Dynamics D365)
     

Professional Behaviors

  • Entrepreneurial and competitive spirit with a focus on business growth
  • Self-starter who works autonomously with minimal supervision
  • Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Well-organized, able to set priorities, and manage time effectively

About the Company

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