Product Developer

Innovative Beauty Group; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beauty sector seeks a Product Developer to join their energetic team. The role involves developing cosmetic products, sourcing vendors, and collaborating with internal teams. Candidates should have 2-3 years of relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy competitive pay, a hybrid work model, and significant growth opportunities in an innovative setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and employee wellness program

Hybrid working environment

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years in Product Development/Sourcing in the cosmetic/beauty field.
• Previous experience working with international factories and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Develop formula and cosmetic accessory items.
• Negotiate price, quality, and delivery with vendors.
• Manage/update development tracker and communicate project updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project planning

Organizational skills

Tools

Smartsheet

Wrike

Netsuite

Job description

With a global team of beauty experts and a distinctly personal approach, IBG empowers all its clients – from established beauty brands to first-time private label retailers – with strategic partnerships that bring visions to life, and products seamlessly to market.

Consisting of three key brands - FASTEN Packaging, Orchard Custom Beauty, and Roberts Beauty - IBG helps businesses create quality beauty products. From concept and design to getting products on shelves and online, we can support retailers, brands, and wholesalers with everything they need to get ready for retail.

We are currently looking for a Product Developer to join our team whereyou will work cross functionally with our Sales team and suppliers to create specific products in the beauty world.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

Develop formula and cosmetic accessory items that meet the needs and requirements of IBG and our customers.

Source and vet vendors compatible with production and regulatory requirements.

Negotiate price, quality, delivery and payment terms with vendors.

Request product information from vendors on final pack-out, fact sheets and Quality/Regulatory paperwork.

Qualify vendors through specific approval process with Operations and QA to mitigate risk.

Request samples and review for quality and performance and complete product specifications.

Confirm production timelines from vendors and communicate to Project Manager to create timelines.

Complete and present costing sheet per project for approval.

Manage/Update development tracker and communicate latest project updates with team during weekly development meeting.

Actively seek out the latest trends and innovations.

Job requirements

ABOUT YOU:

2 to 3 years in Product Development/Sourcing in the cosmetic/beauty field

Project planning experienceand have strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Previous experience working with international factories and vendors

Working knowledge of Smartsheet, Wrike, and Netsuite is an asset

WHAT WE OFFER

As a Product Developer, you will enjoy being part of an energetic and hands-on team, excited about beauty and home care. You will work with passionate and talented colleagues who inspire and support each other. We have fun and celebrate successes together, but we are also not afraid to roll up our sleeves and get the job done. We work hard and play hard!

On top of that you will get:

To work in a fast-paced industry that is highly innovative and agile

IBG is an international team of over 200 people across nine locations worldwide

Significant opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally.

A highly competitive total rewards package with a salary range of $50,000 to $55,000 depending on experience

Work in a hybrid environment – 3 days in our Mississauga office

A comprehensive benefits and employee wellness program

Of course, a great bunch of colleagues.

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