FMCG Commercial Product Launch & Partnerships Manager

Top Notch Consultancy; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Notch Consultancy seeks a Commercial Product Development Manager to drive growth and manage third-party manufacturing partnerships in Kuwait. You will lead product initiatives, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and translate consumer insights into viable product ideas.

The role requires 8+ years in FMCG product development, strong vendor management, and project management using modern collaboration tools. MBA is a plus for strategic leadership and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Food Technology, or Supply Chain; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years in commercial product development in FMCG/Food industry.
• Experience launching products via third-party partnerships.
• Strong understanding of the commercial product lifecycle.
• Excellent vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with cost modeling and landed costs.
• Project management skills with modern collaboration tools.
• Ability to bridge Marketing, R&D and Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Identify growth opportunities for commercial products aligned with strategic goals.
• Prepare feasibility forms capturing concept rationale, preliminary costings, and market potential.
• Work closely with external manufacturers to develop, test, and finalize products for launch.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing teams to ensure alignment.
• Identify and assess suitable co-manufacturers or private label vendors; lead negotiations and ensure IP/SLAs.
• Monitor vendor performance for reliability, innovation and compliance.
• Act as project manager for all commercial product initiatives using MS Project.
• Lead periodic cross-functional reviews to track development, timelines and gates.
• Coordinate with Finance, Legal and Procurement on contracts, IP, and landed costs.
• Translate consumer insights into viable commercial product ideas; support packaging and claims.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Project management

Cost modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic mindset

Marketing flair

IP awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Top Notch Consultancy seeks a Commercial Product Development Manager to drive growth and manage third-party manufacturing partnerships in Kuwait. You will lead product initiatives, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and translate consumer insights into viable product ideas.

The role requires 8+ years in FMCG product development, strong vendor management, and project management using modern collaboration tools. MBA is a plus for strategic leadership and cost optimization.