Commercial Product Development Manager

KUWAITI DANISH DAIRY COMPANY (KCSC); Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a Commercial Product Development Manager to spearhead the development of innovative food and beverage products. The role involves collaboration with various teams and external partners to enhance market presence and drive revenue growth. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in product development and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in FMCG/Food product development.
• Proven success in launching products through third-party partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Identify market gaps and growth opportunities.
• Coordinate with external manufacturers for product development.
• Translate consumer insights into product ideas.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation skills

Project management

Cost modeling expertise

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration

MBA

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job Title: Commercial Product Development Manager

Education: Bachelor of Business Administration (Management) or related field. MBA preferred.

Nationality: Any

Vacancy: 1

Job Description

Summary: To identify, evaluate, and lead the development and launch of commercially sourced food and beverage products under the KDD brand, collaborating with third-party manufacturers. The role aims to expand KDD's market presence and revenue by increasing volume through external manufacturing channels.

Key Responsibilities

1. Commercial Product Development:
   • Identify market gaps and growth opportunities aligned with KDD's strategic goals.
   • Prepare and present feasibility studies including concept rationale, costs, and market potential.
   • Coordinate with external manufacturers for product development, testing, and launch.
   • Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing teams to ensure alignment.
   • Assess and select co-manufacturers or private label vendors.
   • Negotiate quality standards, IP rights, MOQs, lead times, and SLAs.
   • Monitor vendor performance for reliability and compliance.
2. Internal Collaboration & Project Coordination:
   • Act as project manager for product initiatives using tools like MS Project.
   • Lead review meetings with stakeholders to track progress.
   • Coordinate with Finance, Legal, and Procurement teams on contracts and costs.
3. Marketing Integration:
   • Translate consumer insights into product ideas.
   • Work with marketing teams to position and support products.
   • Assist in packaging, storytelling, and claims substantiation.
4. Logistics & Cost Optimization:
   • Collaborate with Supply Chain to optimize logistics and costs.
   • Explore sourcing options to reduce lead times and risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Food Technology, or Supply Chain; MBA preferred.
• At least 8 years of experience in FMCG/Food product development, with experience in co-manufacturing or private label management.
• Proven success in launching products through third-party partnerships.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.

Professional Skills

• Understanding of the product lifecycle.
• Vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of intellectual property rights.
• Cost modeling expertise.
• Project management skills with collaboration tools.

Company Industry

• FMCG
• Foods
• Beverages

Departments

• Product Development
• Product Management

Keywords

• Commercial Product Development Manager

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