Product Development Manager – FMCG

About the role

We are seeking a Product Development Manager to lead the creation and launch of new consumer products within our FMCG portfolio. The role will guide products from concept through design, packaging, costing, supplier coordination and production readiness.

Key responsibilities

• Drive end‑to‑end new product development, translating concepts and consumer insights into market‑ready items.
• Collaborate with internal R&D, design agencies and packaging suppliers to create product specifications, artwork and packaging prototypes.
• Develop detailed packaging specifications, evaluate samples, and negotiate quotations, lead times and costs.
• Prepare comprehensive product costing sheets using Google Sheets and ERP systems, analysing alternatives to optimise economics.
• Coordinate cross‑functional inputs, manage project timelines, resolve bottlenecks and support marketing and sales with product communication assets.

Required profile

• 5–10 years of experience in FMCG, consumer products, packaging development or a closely related field.
• Strong understanding of packaging materials, design processes and cost structures.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive projects to completion.

Required skills

• Google Sheets
• ERP systems