NPD Specialist

Cobden & Carter International; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobden & Carter International is seeking a Project/PM for NPD in Manila region with hybrid work setup. You will drive product and packaging changes within PLM, coordinate with diverse stakeholders, and ensure timely execution of end-to-end NPD processes across markets.

The role requires 3+ years in FMCG NPD/PM, strong PLM/SAP experience, and excellent English communication. You will maintain project timelines, prepare initiation materials, and support artwork development and market simulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/University degree in management, statistics or engineering.
• Minimum 3 years in FMCG NPD/Marketing/PM roles with cross-functional project experience.
• In-depth understanding of the NPD process and PLM systems is essential.
• Expertise in SAP, PLM and other similar systems.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• MS Office advanced; PLM familiarity.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Execute NPD projects related to product and packaging changes within PLM.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across sourcing locations.
• Track project progress and report status to Line Manager and Market.
• Prepare initiation materials: packaging briefs, market simulations, designs; coordinate bar-code assignments.
• Organize and lead project kick-off meetings and track timelines.
• Monitor lead times for layouts, artwork, tooling, delivery and related questions.
• Manage end-to-end NPD process to ensure timely execution.
• Update NPD data: product specs, barcodes, costs, etc.
• Provide PLM support to markets and liaise with Governance Team on questions.
• Support artwork development and market visuals; align with market requests.

Skills

English fluency

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office advanced

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor / University Degree in Management, Statistics or Engineering

Tools

SAP

PLM

Job description

• Execution of NPD projects related to product and/or packaging changes within PLM system.
• Projects coordination in collaborative way with the different stakeholders at all sourcing locations.
• Tracking progress of the projects and providing projects' status to Line Manager and Market.
• Preparation of preliminary info required for Project initiation: Packaging Briefs, Market simulations / Creative designs, etc. Coordinate bar-codes assignment process from Market side.
• Organize and lead projects' kick-off meetings under the responsibility of Project Manager role.
• Track information on lead-times for different steps of the process: coordination of layouts development & approval process within DAM (artwork), SKU readiness, tooling availability, delivery and other project related questions.
• Manage the end to end NPD process ensuring timely execution of all projects.
• Track project timelines against plan and ensure that key stakeholders including NPD & Commercial Strategy Mgr and Marketing Lead are aware of any delays and issues. NPD meetings organization and coordination: preparation and alignment of agenda, presentation, minutes, facilitation of the discussion, follow-up of the agreed action points.
• Track and ensure updates to NPD related data - Product Specifications file, Bar-codes, Blends and NTMs cost, etc.
• Take responsibility for PLM related questions and provide support to the markets assigned with PLM related issues; deliver system and/or process updates to involved users; communicate with PLM Governance Team on system / process related questions.
• Provide needed support within artworks development process: coordinate Production Designs development according to company Design Guide and Markets requirements; track layouts development and revision in accordance to Market requests; support Brand Groups with Market simulations / visuals preparation.
• Conduct follow-throughs with relevant stakeholders during Barrel Proofs, Color matchings and Quality Releases.
• Take part in the ASP portfolio collection process by supporting and providing related activities to the assigned markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor / University Degree in Management, Statistics or Engineering, or equivalent.Must have business & marketing background.
• 3 years minimum experience in FMCG in New Product Development (NPD), Marketing or project management roles, with proven track record in cross-functional projects.
• In-depth understanding of overall NPD (New product development) process and PLM system is essential. Required strong experience and knowledge of packaging and product development.
• Must have expertise in SAP, PLM and other similar systems.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• MS Office advanced, PLM (product lifecycle management)
• Good interpersonal and project management skills; ability to handle multiple projects and providing NPD expert advice
• Strong communication skills"

Work Setup:
Shift: Dayshift/Midshift
Setup: Hybrid
Location: McKinley West, Taguig City