A bit about H&H
At H&H, our vision is focused on premium nutrition and lifetime wellness; to inspire and achieve this vision we bring together seven international brands as we strive to make people around the world healthier and happier. We have established market positions in more than 12 countries in Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America and Oceania with more than 2,800 employees working across the globe. We are excited about our future as we expand these premium, proven and aspirational brands to new markets, greeting consumers in all life stages.
What this means for you
The variety of work creates unlimited opportunities to excel across a breadth of disciplines; you will be presented with a wealth of new pathways and opportunities to explore throughout your career. Working with us will be more than just a job; we guarantee a life-changing experience as you step into an environment that moves quickly and presents new challenges daily.
Our success as an organization is directly attributed to the health and happiness of our team. As a new team member, you will be empowered to positively contribute to our high-impact culture and be supported in bringing your whole self to work.
About the role
The Senior Manager of New Product Development is the foundational resource for new product ideation and 3–5-year pipeline fill on H&H North America’s premium pet nutrition and wellness brands Zesty Paws and Solid Gold. This role works closely with local and global Marketing teams.
You will lead ideation into NP R&D and form strong partnerships with ingredient suppliers and contract manufacturers in this space.
You are a strong innovation / R&D resource with a curious and with creative mindset that can locate cutting edge ingredients and technology and translate into innovative and high-quality products. You have an excellent track record of relationships with actives ingredient suppliers globally in the Pet and/or Human supplements space.
You have demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and proven success in bringing innovation to market. You are hands-on and thrive in problem solving and process challenges and are proactive in identifying potential improvements.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Define and develop 3–5-year pipeline in partnership with Marketing
- Work closely with Quality, Sourcing and Manufacturing teams, as well as our external partners, in the execution, implementation and delivery of projects.
- Set up and manage KPIs related to the category.
- Ongoing review of processes with continuous improvement.
- Manage different projects as required by the business.
- Communicate clearly and in advance the identified sensitive points and propose solutions / alternatives.
- Show initiative in maintaining a happy, positive work environment.
Qualifications
- Pet food experience and/or human nutritional supplements experience required. Experience in both is preferred.
- Experience working with a network of ingredient manufacturers & suppliers
- Experience working with a network of contract manufacturers
- 5 years of product development experience in CPG with at least 3 years focused on new products
- Good background in cross-cultural communications and management.
- Extensive experience working with and optimizing a Stage Gate process
As an equal opportunity employer, H&H Group believes in the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workplace and aims to reflect the varied cultures within which we exist. We are committed to providing a working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
All applicants will be considered, and our hiring decisions will be based on business needs, position requirements, and the qualifications and experience of individuals. If you require support or assistance during the application process, please notify us at the time of application and we will be sure to enable reasonable adjustments where suitable.