Product Development Manager- Private Brands
Core
Execute sourcing strategies and product development initiatives to support private brand growth in the convenience retail channel for packaged food, beverages, snacks, and general merchandise.
Role type
Manager, Sourcing and Product Development (Private Brands)
Builds
Private brand SKUs across food, beverage, snacks, and general merchandise for convenience retail
Domain
Convenience retail / CPG / Private Label
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Sourcing strategy, supplier management, product development execution, supply chain optimization, cost analysis, regulatory compliance (FDA/USDA/FSMA), SKU lifecycle management, process improvement
Preferred skills
Convenience retail experience, global sourcing, food safety regulations, team mentoring
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Partner with Product Management to execute development plans from concept to commercialization; Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers; Optimize supply chain lead times, MOQs, and inventory levels; Ensure products meet food safety and regulatory requirements; Support product-level costing and margin targets; Document and improve sourcing and development processes.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with team support