Product Sourcing & Development Specialist

OpenKrill; United States; On-site; USD 9,500 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Remote Work

13th Month Pay

Healthcare (HMO)

Fringe Benefits package

Paid Service Incentive Lead (SIL)

Paid Philippines Holidays

Free Learning and Development Programs

Job summary

Openkrill is hiring a Product Sourcing & Development Specialist to drive New Product Development and Product Commercialization. You will translate concepts into specs, vet suppliers in Asia, and manage landed costs and certifications to ensure on-time launches.

This 100% remote role in the Philippines collaborates with leadership and Asia-based partners, overseeing POs, samples, artwork, and compliance to keep launches on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in product sourcing, procurement, or new product development within an e-commerce or consumer goods brand.
• Direct experience working with China- and Asia-based manufacturers and sourcing agents.
• Technical proficiency in reading and evaluating multi-component product specifications and landed-cost structures.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with a proven track record of managing multi-variable deadlines (samples, artwork, POs, compliance).

Responsibilities

• Translate new product concepts into detailed technical specs and target use cases.
• Conduct keyword research, marketplace analysis, and ROI evaluations to validate product viability.
• Identify and vet manufacturing partners and sourcing agents across China and Asia; present shortlists.
• Calculate landed cost estimates and ensure product certifications are secured before PO issuance.
• Coordinate sample requests, packaging design, and artwork against launch milestones; flag roadblocks for executives.
• Track product through PO creation, manufacturing, QC, shipping handoffs, and launch.
• Maintain proactive communication with Asia-based suppliers and agents.

Skills

Project management

Sourcing

Market research

Vendor relations

Tools

Helium 10

Jungle Scout

Job description

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Philippines (Remote)

Schedule: Overlap with US Business Hours

About the Company

Our client is an established consumer goods and e-commerce brand dedicated to developing and delivering high-quality, specialized products to market. Focused on strategic expansion, the brand is streamlining its global supply chain and product development pipeline to turn innovative concepts into market-ready products efficiently.

About the Role

The Product Sourcing & Development Specialist owns both key pillars of the product pipeline: New Product Development (taking ideas—from off-the-shelf items to multi-component concepts—through spec design, research, and supplier vetting into quoted shortlists) and Product Commercialization (driving approved products through PO tracking, sample approvals, artwork, compliance, and on-time launch).

Working alongside existing Asian sourcing agent relationships and reporting to leadership, this role provides dedicated execution and milestone tracking to keep new product launches moving forward on time and on budget.

This is a 100% remote position.

Responsibilities

• Product Conceptualization & Spec Development: Translate new product concepts into detailed technical specs and target use cases, whether sourcing simple replicas or engineering complex, multi-component goods.
• Marketplace Research & R&D: Conduct keyword research, marketplace analysis (including reverse-engineering listings on Amazon and other retail platforms), and ROI evaluations to validate product viability.
• Supplier & Agent Sourcing: Identify and vet manufacturing partners and sourcing agents across China and Asia. Gather, analyze, and present comparative shortlists of 3–5 price-checked options per product concept.
• Costing & Compliance Documentation: Calculate landed cost estimates, including duties, tariffs, and HTS codes. Identify, track, and ensure required product certifications (e.g., ETL, UL) are fully secured before PO issuance.
• Sample & Packaging Artwork Tracking: Coordinate sample requests, packaging design, and line artwork against target launch milestones; proactively identify and flag roadblocks requiring executive decisions.
• PO-to-Launch Milestone Management: Track each product through purchase order creation, manufacturing, quality control, shipping handoffs, and final commercial launch.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Maintain regular, proactive communication and build strong relationships with Asia-based suppliers and agents.

Competencies and Qualifications

Must-Have

• 3+ years of experience in product sourcing, procurement, or new product development within an e-commerce or consumer goods brand.
• Direct experience working with China- and Asia-based manufacturers and sourcing agents.
• Technical proficiency in reading and evaluating multi-component product specifications and landed-cost structures.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with a proven track record of managing multi-variable deadlines (samples, artwork, POs, compliance).

Nice-to-Have

• Sourcing experience for private label or licensed retail brands.
• Direct background in product commercialization or launch project management.
• Familiarity with Amazon keyword, market research, and ROI analysis tools (e.g., Helium 10, Jungle Scout).

What We Offer

• 100% Remote Work
• 13th Month Pay
• Healthcare (HMO)
• Comprehensive Fringe Benefits package
• Paid Service Incentive Lead (SIL)
• Paid Philippines Holidays
• Free Learning and Development Programs

Application Process

We understand that searching for a new job can be challenging, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Our goal is to make the process as transparent and respectful as possible.

Typically, the interview process includes a Recruiter Interview, Client Interview, and Practical Test, but this may vary depending on the role. Throughout each stage, we’ll keep you informed and provide feedback as quickly as we can, ensuring you feel valued and supported throughout your journey with us.