8,520 Director Of Product jobs in the United States

Overview

Salary Range: $146,635-$246,429

As the Director of Product Development at Yusen Logistics, you will spearhead enhancing the Yusen Vantage platform, focusing on creating a comprehensive visibility solution that strengthens our competitive position. Your role will involve leading the development and integration of essential Supply Chain Management products, including IFF, Order Management, Warehouse Management Systems, Transload, and Drayage. You will define a clear strategic technical direction to ensure these products are seamlessly developed and integrated into the Yusen Vantage platform. Collaboration will be at the heart of your role as you work closely with developers, designers, and business partners to identify and address the needs of customers and partners. Your role will involve aligning perspectives across diverse stakeholders, including Customers, Process Owners, Enterprise Architects, Application Managers, Development teams, and Technical Architects. This position provides an opportunity to apply your technical expertise and platform knowledge to shape the future of these critical logistics solutions while fostering a unified and strategic team environment.

Responsibilities

* Strategic Leadership:
* Define and implement a clear technical strategy for the Yusen Vantage platform, focusing on integrating and enhancing essential Supply Chain Management products.
* Ensure alignment with overall business objectives and market needs to maintain competitive advantage.
* Product Development:
* Oversee the end-to-end development and integration of essential products, ensuring seamless functionality within the X Vantage platform.
* Managed product lifecycle, from concept to deployment and maintenance, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration:
* Work closely with developers, designers, and business partners to gather and translate requirements into actionable development plans.
* Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across teams to ensure alignment and address any challenges or changes in requirements.
* Stakeholder Management:
* Engage with diverse stakeholders, including Customers, Process Owners, Enterprise Architects, Application Managers, Development teams, and Technical Architects, to understand their needs and ensure their perspectives are integrated into product development.
* Balance and align stakeholder expectations with technical feasibility and business goals.
* Product Integration:
* Drive the integration of global forwarding data (IFF), order tracking (Order Management), real-time inventory updates (WMS), transload operations data, and drayage visibility into a cohesive visibility solution.
* Ensure the integrated products work harmoniously within the platform to provide a comprehensive and seamless user experience.
* Technical Expertise:
* Strategic Guidance: Use your extensive technical knowledge to direct development efforts, troubleshoot complex issues, and make strategic decisions about product improvements and integrations.
* Industry Trends: Keep current with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously advance the platform's capabilities and maintain competitive advantage.
* Technology Mastery: Demonstrate a deep understanding of cloud-native architectures, container orchestration, microservices, and modern development practices.
* Architectural Design: Lead the design and transition of solutions from traditional systems to microservices and micro front-end architectures, enhancing overall platform efficiency.
* Client Solutions: Refine multi-channel client architectures to provide distinct and enhanced user experiences using containerization and cloud technologies.
* Governance: Establish and enforce best practices and governance principles for microservices development to ensure high-quality outcomes.
* DevOps Oversight: Manage DevOps practices to guarantee that solutions are performant, secure, scalable, and reliable, focusing on optimal deployment and maintainability.
* Quality Assurance:
* Implement and enforce best practices for product development and integration, ensuring high quality, reliability, and performance standards.
* Monitor and evaluate product performance, address issues, and make improvements as necessary to meet user needs and expectations.
* Strategic Planning and Reporting:
* Develop and execute strategic product development and integration plans, setting clear objectives and milestones.
* To senior management and relevant stakeholders, provide regular updates and reports on project progress, challenges, and achievements.
* Team Leadership:
* Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to team members.
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging professional growth and development within the team.
* Customer and Market Focus:
* Gather and analyze customer feedback and market trends to inform product development and ensure the platform meets evolving needs and expectations.
* Prioritize features and improvements based on customer and market demands to enhance the platform's value and relevance.

Qualifications

* 18+ years managing technical staff including 10+ years leading a software development team.
* 10+ years of programming experience in custom software analysis, design and development
* Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or equivalent education and work experience is required.
* 10+ years experience managing 3rd party consultants and/or offshore team
* Solid track record of enterprise IT experience or substantial professional services experience collaborating with stakeholders to deliver cloud solutions
* Thorough enterprise software development experience with languages such as Java, Python, .Net
* Thorough enterprise software development experience with Javascript frameworks such as Angular Typescript.
* Experience with deploying to cloud-based environments
* Strong understanding of Cloud concepts such as IAM, networking (shared VPC's), running VM, Container and/or serverless based workloads in the cloud
* Hands on expertise with container platforms and evangelizing cloud-native architectures
* Experience with containerization and virtualization platforms, as well as container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes
* Strong architectural knowledge of cloud infrastructure and large distributed cloud environments
* Strong working knowledge and experience architecting large-scale, secure, performant and high availability solutions in any public cloud environment
* Experience with microservices architectures
* Experience with both SQL & NoSQL databases
* Knowledge of backup & recovery procedures and technologies, data storage and retention requirements
* Knowledge with cloud automation tools, frameworks & workflows
* Experience in automation through DevSecOps in Cloud environments and familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Git, Azure DevOps, SonarQube, Terraform, Ansible.
* Experience building and packaging docker images and containers using Helm
* Familiarity with Agile, Lean, Scrum and Kanban Methodologies
* Knowledgeable on technical data analysis, software configuration and software testing.
* Experienced with technical troubleshooting and problem solving.
* Advanced interpersonal, business communication, and writing skills.
* Complex thinking, analysis, and decision making skills.
* Able to work within a fast-paced environment with quickly changing priorities.
* Must be well organized and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
* Self-starter who takes initiative and can work with minimal supervision.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Core Competencies

* Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
* Demonstrates ability to comply with YLA Core Competencies: Problem Solving & Decision Making, Accountability & Responsibility, Communication, Collaboration & Teamwork, and Customer Focus.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Benefits

Yusen offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:

* Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month following start date
* 401k with a company match
* Standard 10 days PTO
* Eligible for bonus plan
* Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits, vacation, and much more

Any and all benefits offered are subject to the eligibility requirements, terms, and provisions set forth in the respective policies and plan documents, which you may request from Human Resources.

About Yusen Logistics (Americas)

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world's preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities - through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we're dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world's preferred choice.

Logistics (Americas) Inc. values each individual employee and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

Los Angeles County Only: Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right's Department Fair Chance Act webpage.

Purpose of the Position

This position oversees the development of new products, commercialization & innovation activities of the Company, part of the core leadership team. This position has global responsibility for the development and optimization of new or existing products and formats to meet strategic business objectives supporting the corporate strategic plan. The individual is responsible to optimize and validate existing products both from a product quality and product consistency standpoint. The Director will develop project designs, manage the scope of projects including timelines and budget, and assign responsibility to direct report personnel. The Director must assure a close working relationship with the Nutrition, Quality & Regulatory Affairs departments to assure nutritional adequacy, safety and efficacy of functional foods, and with the Operations groups to ensure optimization of plant processes.

Essential Position Responsibilities - This is a Salary Exempt position.

Portfolio Management. Optimize & maintain a balance of projects which meet short and long term needs to support strategic business objectives, considering the limitations imposed by available resources. Develop and implement a technology and portfolio strategy to align with the business strategy. Ensure balance of new & replacement projects as well as internal (supply chain) and external customer needs. Participate and often lead the R&D deep dive meetings and Product Review as part of the S&OP process to ensure balance is maintained to the extent possible. Identify technical knowledge gaps and ensure plans are in place to close them. Maintain a robust innovation funnel to change over time from a customer pull to push activity by developing prototypes for review.

Project Management. Supports and ensures that the NPD process is being followed by Simmons team members and that roles and responsibilities of customer staff members and Simmons employees are clearly defined. Monitors project performance with respect to timing and cost parameters which are agreed upon at the project initiation. Enact containment and/or countermeasures to react quickly to milestone non conformances to meet ultimate project objectives. Suspend or Cancel projects as necessary to reduce non productive activities. Compiles after-market review including analytical results and consumer comments as well as product marketplace performance to evaluate project success. Enforce problem solving including countermeasures in subsequent projects to encourage continuous improvement and quality by design.

Technical Leadership. Directly responsible for research, development and evaluation of products, including nutritional, sensory and shelf life studies, gathering data, analysis, and compilation of reports and recommendations. Develop a creative innovation platform that leverages market data and observations as well as the capabilities of the larger cross-functional group to improve the quality of projects at the start of the development funnel. Participate in the evaluation of new equipment which may provide the Company with product differentiation or which is required to produce new physical targets in the marketplace. Develop and maintain a portfolio of prototypes/photographs and presentations which demonstrate the range of Company capabilities with respect to processing/physical appearance. Stays abreast of technological advances in the meat, food, and pet food industries.

Manage Department/Staffing. Set clear personal & department objectives and review performance against them. Mutually set growth & improvement plans including training needs. Review department requirements versus staffing levels and make recommendations to supervisor relative to future needs. Develop & implement succession planning and career pathing, including identification of key consultants, to maintain continuity of R&D quality output over the long term. Effectively delegates opportunities which arise to appropriate functional support groups. Encourages the behaviors of Lean Product Development principles.

Training. Ensures training of new personnel as well as continuous enhancement of staff skill sets through mentoring, supplier technical meetings, attendance at professional meetings or arrangement of inter divisional meetings within the Simmons organization. Utilize functional experts from other departments to enhance knowledge of other aspects of the business. Additionally enable skills training including experimental design, project management, technology development and problem solving.

Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons' established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position's role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide activities and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position. Commitment to quality and continuous improvement in all aspects of the business is essential.

Physical Activities: Must be able to work on a computer for an extensive amount of time. Must be able to stand or walk for many hours in any of our production facilities.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): As needed in required environment.

Travel: Travels domestically to and from multiple facilities or work-sites or customer visits, often requiring overnight stays. Approximately 30% travel.

Technical Experience: 15+ years industry experience in product development, including strong experience in R&D management (may include time as a graduate student in Ph.D. program). Problem solving, decision making, conceptual and project management skills are essential.

Industry Experience: Preference for food and pet food experience. Individuals should be a recognized expert in their field of expertise.

Minimum Education: Depending on assigned business unit(s), Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Meat Science or related degree. Required experience is balanced by education level.

Preferred Education: Related M.S or higher. Additional business management or related degrees.

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THE ROLE:

In this individual contributor role, you will lead the product strategy for Embedded SoC silicon targeting intelligent embedded endpoints and edge applications-from concept through to execution.

THE PERSON:

Will be able to work with & lead large cross-functional teams. Can develop, influence, and sell concepts to multiple teams including the AMD executive team. Strong business acumen to develop strong business case for concepts. Effective communicator. Strong presentation skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Drive Product Strategy

Lead the product strategy for embedded SoC silicon targeting intelligent embedded endpoints and edge applications-from concept through to definition.
* Long-Term Planning

Develop and maintain long-term plans for product and IP strategy, aligning with market trends and business goals.
* Cross-Functional Leadership

Serve as the central resource and subject matter expert for cross-functional teams, including architecture, design, quality, test, marketing, and business stakeholders, throughout the product and IP lifecycle.
* Whole Product Delivery

Ensure delivery of the complete product solution, including non-silicon components such as software, libraries, development tools, IP cores, and demonstration boards.
* Requirements Documentation

Define and document product and IP requirements in a Market Requirements Document (MRD), and refine them into a Product Requirements Document (PRD) as the plan of record.
* Decision-Making & Prioritization

Make clear, decisive calls on product features-what's in and what's out-and negotiate trade-offs to align with strategic priorities.
* Executive & Technical Communication

Present confidently and effectively to both executive-level and technical audiences, ensuring clarity and alignment across stakeholders.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Act as a subject matter expert in one or more of the following areas:

* AI compute
* Complex Embedded SoC architectures
* On-chip interconnects
* Software architecture and development flows for SoCs
* Business Acumen
* Leading Product concepts to product release

EDUCATION:

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering

MBA preferred

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Director Product Development

Job Summary

The Director of Product Development is a supervisory role responsible for the oversight, timely execution and management of all internal and external development projects starting from project initiation through FDA approval and

**Title: Director Product Development**
**About Catalent San Diego:**
Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.
The Catalent San Diego site is a premier pharmaceutical chemistry development and manufacturing organization supporting the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. We focus on bringing client drug compounds from discovery to the clinic with services that include analytical development, pre-formulation testing, formulation development, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) manufacturing and stability storage and testing for Preclinical through Phase 2 programs. At Catalent San Diego, we recruit and develop exceptional individuals with a passion for science and determination to excel. We offer a technically challenging and stimulating environment and the opportunity to learn from the best. For over 25 years, the San Diego site has prioritized employee engagement, good science, and creating customer loyalty, resulting in the opportunity for both growth and stability for our team members while we make a real impact for the patients we support.
**Summary:**
Catalent Pharma Solutions is seeking a dynamic leader to join us as Director, Product Development. The Director, Product Development (PD) is responsible for providing operational, scientific and technical leadership for all product development activities, which includes customer-focused programs and programs based with other Catalent operations. This also includes strategically planning future site capabilities and on-boarding of new development and manufacturing technologies. As a leader, the Director, Product Development will enhance and grow the technical and intellectual capabilities of the site while leading a client-centric team capable of solving diverse problem statements for small molecule and peptide therapeutics. The Director will lead the PD team and work in tandem with Project Management, Analytical Development, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to assure delivery according to agreements with the clients. You will also offer support to sales (BD) and marketing and emphasize the leadership of development programs with a clear awareness of the site's Quality & Safety culture.
The candidate should have extensive industry and management experience, as well as in-depth knowledge of formulation of preclinical and Phase I/II oral and/or parenteral formulations and supporting analytical techniques (such as HPLC and physical characterization). Understanding and application of bioavailability enhancing formulation technologies required. Experience with bioavailability enhancing techniques for oral small molecules is important. Current understanding of cGMP regulations is a must. The candidate must be a self-starter, have excellent written and oral communication skills, problem solving and organizational skills. All duties will be performed in compliance with company standard operating procedures (SOPs) and GMP regulations, as appropriate.
**The Role:**
+ Development and management of 4-8 reports including annual reviews and performance management of all direct reports. Direct reports may also supervise full-time employees. Total group under supervision may include >20 employees.
+ Manage department salary budget, hiring/staffing, and training budget.
+ Final review of work proposals, timelines, reports and system/procedural changes. Lead strategic and tactical scientific discussions with clients and scientific staff.
+ Proactively suggest solutions that help both our internal teams and our clients meet their objectives.
+ Provide direction for the development of drug CMC efforts including toxicology and human studies.
+ Communicate with clients with respect to specific scope and direction of projects, as well as costs and timing of contracted work.
+ Act as escalation point for client concerns, participate actively in maintaining client loyalty through independent leader-to-leader meetings, business review meetings, and other forums.
+ Provide progress updates to accounts receivable for client billing.
+ Represent Catalent by involvement with scientific community through conferences and speaking opportunities. Manage the

**Position Summary.**
Are you ready to lead and innovate in a dynamic environment? We are seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Product Development to lead the product development process for Members Mark, the exclusive private brand of Sams Club. In this role, you will drive the development of high-quality, trend-right merchandise that delivers exceptional value to our members. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams including Design, Sourcing, Technical Design, and Merchandising to ensure product execution meets brand, quality, and financial goals.
As a key leader within the Private Brand team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the Members Mark offering through a member-first lens, grounded in innovation, performance, and everyday wearability. You'll be instrumental in delivering consistent brand voice across categories, driving speed-to-market, and scaling best practices across the development process.
This role requires a deep understanding of the private brand landscape, large-scale retail environments, and working collaboratively with global partners to bring product to life at scale.
About the Team:
Join our talented Members Mark team dedicated to enhancing Sams Clubs product offerings and member satisfaction. Our team collaborates across departments to implement effective strategies and achieve company goals. As a Director of Product Development, you'll play a crucial role in driving our success and ensuring seamless product execution.
**What you'll do.**
What You'll Do **:**
+ Build and manage a high-performing product development team, fostering a culture of accountability, creativity, and excellence.
+ Collaborate closely with Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, and suppliers to align product execution with brand vision, cost targets, and delivery timelines.
+ Analyze business objectives and member needs to develop and implement strategies.
+ Drive continuous process improvements and innovation in materials, construction methods, and product execution to enhance member experience.
+ Oversee the full lifecycle of product development from concept to production handoff.
+ Collaborate closely with Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Production teams to align product execution with brand vision, cost targets, and delivery timelines.
+ Lead development and approval process, ensuring garments meet high quality standards.
+ Manage the development calendar, ensuring all key milestones are met.
+ Partner with sourcing and supply chain to select appropriate vendors and factories, balancing cost, quality, speed, and sustainability.
+ Analyze market trends, consumer insights, and sales data to inform product decisions and future strategies.
What You'll Bring **:**
+ **Bachelors degree in Product Development, Textile Science, or related field.**
+ **7+ years of progressive experience in product development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.**
+ **Deep knowledge of garment construction, fabric or textile development, costing, and global sourcing** .
+ Strong **project management skills** and attention to detail.
+ Excellent **communication, strong leadership, and team management skills** .
+ Experience working with PLM systems.
+ A passion for apparel, innovation, and delivering best-in-class product.
At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!
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r> r> r> r> r>**Minimum Qualifications.**
_Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications._
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Design, or related field and 5 years' experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or
related area OR 7 years' experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area.
1 year's supervisory experience.
**Preferred Qualifications.**
_Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications._
Application development experience with emphasis on VBA and SQL programming languages, Creative design software, Cross-functional project management, Financial modeling, Manufacturing, product development, or packaging, Microsoft Office
Masters: Arts, Masters: Business, Masters: Science
Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification, Six Sigma - Certification
**Primary Location.**
2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR , United States of America
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**Our Purpose**
_Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential._
**Title and Summary**
Director, Product Development
Overview:
Mastercard Checkout Services focuses on making payments simpler, more efficient, and more secure. We are building highly scalable digital

**Job Overview:**
The Product Development team's purpose is to lead the innovation and productivity agendas to grow KDP brands, transform beyond its core, and improve the profitability of our products. At KDP, our inspiration is to bring meaningful impact and that starts with our company vision -- Drink Well, Do Good!
This Leadership role within R&D will lead the Innovation agenda to design and develop products across the Carbonated Soft Drinks (CSD) Portfolio and Food Service. The incumbent will be a strategic thinker, natural collaborator, influencer, and lead the development and commercialization of our key brands. This role positions Keurig Dr Pepper to delight our consumers and customers through a variety of our brands and channels.
The role will work closely with Marketing, Commercial, R&D, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Finance leaders. The leader should have strong interpersonal skills to build key cross functional partnerships and relationships to foster a team environment aligned to the overall KDP values and culture.
The role will report to VP, Cold Product Development.
**Key Responsibilities** :
+ Partner with Marketing to build the Innovation strategy across our CSD portfolio and Food Service channels by influencing stakeholders and peers on the strategic vision and road map
+ Leads the Product strategy, planning, influencing, and commercialization of the Food Service agenda with the Commercial and Marketing team
+ Implements the CSD R&D strategy, goals, and business plans to drive growth while appropriately allocating resources to balance immediate and long-term objectives
+ Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, Commercial, Procurement, and Supply Chain on the CSD Innovation and Food Service pipeline across the KDP portfolio
+ Partners actively with R&D leaders in the progression of Design-to-Value, Product Design, New Technologies, Supplier partnerships, and external innovation to build out a robust multi-year pipeline
+ Manages team of Scientists, where role is empowered to make decisions & recommendations on productivity ideas and development while influencing key stakeholders and Brand owners on the purpose, functionality & role of the product
+ Provides technical leadership in the development and optimization of products from bench to pilot scale up, and through full commercialization for the US and Canadian market
+ Proactively influences and co-leads Innovation workshops, planning, and the technical and financial assessment of ideas with cross-functional partners
+ Develops and communicates key business updates to stakeholders and senior leadership
+ Ability to create and lead processes to drive efficiency, resolve complexity, and prioritize high performance team behavior
+ Inspires, motivates, and develops talent maintaining a forward thinking, agile, and people focused environment
+ Manages and aligns the overall CSD and Food Service R&D budget and planning
**Requirements:**
+ Minimum bachelor's degree, graduate degree is a plus. (Food Science or Engineering preferred).
+ 12+ years of experience with a food/beverage company is highly desirable
+ 5+ years' experience managing, leading, and developing direct reports
+ Additional experience with hot fill, cold fill, retort, and aseptic processes is a plus.
+ Proficient in consumer design and value creation is a plus.
+ Extremely strong skills in business acumen, financial analysis, influencing, leading cross-functional teams
+ Must have excellent presentation and communication skills
+ Demonstrated consumer empathy for developing consumer centric propositions
+ Ability to travel is required
**CAPABILITIES:**
+ Ability to manage ambiguity and complex problems. Create solution paths reflecting a range of sustainable, functional, and technically feasible options.
+ Understanding of and experience in managing the inter-dependences and relationships between all aspects of R&D, Marketing, Finance, Commercial, and Supply
+ Self-motivated, takes initiative, highly collaborative with strong problem-solving skills
+ Positively influences peers and stakeholders
+ Change readiness, resiliency and flexibility to thrive in fast moving organization
**Company Overview:**
Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!
Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that's proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?
We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.
Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Overview

The Hard Rock International Director of Merchandising and Product Development is responsible for leading a merchandise team to drive the development, execution and communication of a product strategy that exceeds financial plans, guest satisfaction goals and brand objectives. The Director of Merchandising and Product Development takes all aspects of manufacturing into consideration when designing new merchandise, including the technical processes, fabrics and trims, and logistics, to design new products that meet the quality and cost specifications that the company sets forth.

Responsibilities

Product Development and Assortment Strategy - 80%

* Develop and present the product line to meet financial strategies, maximize assortment incorporating Brand objectives.
* Source and negotiate business with vendors/licensees worldwide; oversee all aspects of product development, costing and production.
* Assess the competition with respect to financial condition, trends, merchandising and product strategy; react accordingly to ensure market leadership.
* Review sales, receipt flow, inventory and margin projections for Open-to-Buy to maximize sales and minimize risks.
* Ensure the financial success of multiple departments by meeting or exceeding sales, GM, and productivity goals.
* Develop and establish annual and seasonal assortment plans.
* Serve as Team Leader of cross functional teams including design, brand, legal and operations.
* Establish and maintain product development timeline/calendar
* Provide direction through focusing and clearly communicating the priorities of managing multiple seasons
* Implement 70/20/10 rule to keep assortment fresh and relevant and bringing newness and innovation as appropriate.
* Develop and execute contingency plans as necessary to deliver financial results
* Know what best-in-class looks like & apply knowledge to elevate Hard Rock International Retail
* Conduct Formal Market Visits



Leadership -20%

Proactively deploy our People Management and Development routines throughout the year to:

* Drive our people goal of being a great place to work by:
* effectively communicating to,
* growing and leveraging the diversity of,
* plus engaging with and inspiring our people to be the best they can be.


* Provide teams (direct and extended) with relevant training, development, coaching and career support, focusing in particular on those targeted to move into larger roles in the next 3 years
* Track and improve performance management, career and development planning in overall team or organization
* Create a performance-driven culture by managing performance in a way that delivers sustainable business results and growth

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in related field required.

Experience: 10-15 years of experience in retail buying required, preferably in a product development environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Demonstrated Leadership Excellence: Business Results; Guest Satisfaction; Team Engagement
* Demonstrated Growth Mindset -- Thrives on challenge. High capacity for work. Makes things happen.

Effective Prioritization:

Prioritize the most important work, stop work that is not value added to reduce complexity.

Smart Risks:

Take educated and calculated risks that allow us to win without jeopardizing the company.

Fast - 1.0, 2.0:

Test-and-learn, launch 80% solutions, continuously improve

One Team:

Own your role, do what is right for the company, trust others to do the same.

Set Industry Standards:

Make decisions, communicate plans, engage organization and follow-through to action

* Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, manage time efficiently to ensure deadlines are met.
* Strong communication skills - both verbal and written.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and enlist support from internal and external partners
* Strong Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills as well as retail system experience.
* Highly creative with the ability to filter such creativity through the viewpoint of the consumer.
* Knowledge of industry and competitive trends; interpret trends brands and consumer

Work Environment & Physical Demands: Work is primarily conducted in a sedentary environment where sitting is required most of the time.

Travel Requirements: Limited travel, no more than 25%, including domestic and international locations may be required, including occasional visits to the ships in the fleets.

Work Conditions: Position will be located at the Hard Rock International corporate headquarters located in Davie, FL or agreed upon work-for-home arrangement with a monthly trip to the corporate office. Work beyond normal business hours will be required occasionally to support business needs, projects or operational support that may be required outside of normal business hours or on weekends.

Additional Details

Disclaimer While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).