Associate Manager, New Product Development Operations

Summary

Join OLAPLEX, a leading beauty company, as an Associate Manager of Promotional Product Development. You will oversee operational aspects of promotional products, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution aligned with marketing campaigns. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing project timelines, and driving on-time hand-offs with operational stakeholders. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 4-5+ years in project management within the CPG industry (beauty preferred), and strong communication and problem-solving skills. OLAPLEX offers a competitive compensation package including benefits such as flexible paid time off, comprehensive health insurance, parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 4-5+ years experience in project management, with deep understanding of timeline dependencies related to supply chain deliverables
• A creative thinker who demonstrates proactive problem-solving
• Detail oriented with strong follow through skills - able to organize and prioritize multiple projects
• Has a sense of urgency in managing time and while accomplishing tasks
• Collaborative mindset – ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment and project success
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence efficient decision-making
• Experience in CPG, specifically beauty, required

Responsibilities

• Drive on-time hand-offs with Operations stakeholders for merchandise, seasonal kit and sample project briefs from Marketing Manager
• Partner with the Project Manager to ensure the accurate Production, Logistics and Distribution timelines are represented on project plan
• Oversee purchasing and production lead time discussions alongside Procurement team
• Compile development specifications and initiate Supplier RFQs with Sourcing Manager, ensuring on time for purchasing deadlines (including Packaging, Subassembly, and Kitting)
• Collaborate with Project Manager to ensure Development and Creative milestones are on track. Own and maintain all Operational milestones
• Attend weekly NPD meeting as Ops Representative for Kit/Sampling projects and report out business critical updates regarding launch status to Ops Team
• Lead seasonal kit and sampling project discussions in weekly cross-functional Operations Commercialization meeting to ensure efficient communication
• Responsible for confirming bill of materials and request SKU & item creation
• Partner with the Sourcing and Procurement teams to transition responsibilities for replenishment orders of evergreen kits/samples
• Support Senior Manager, NPD Operations in various NPD launches, following-up with Operations stakeholders to ensure Commercialization deliverables on track

Benefits

• The annual base pay for this position is $70,000-$80,000 with eligibility for an annual bonus
• Competitive compensation
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and flexible work schedules
• Wellness: Company Contribution to Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Employees and their Families, Company Paid Employee Life Insurance, Optional additional Life Insurance, and Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage Options
• Parental Leave: Up to 18 weeks for all new birthing-parents and up to 10 weeks for all non-birthing new parents
• Financial Well-being: Roth and 401k plans: 100% match up to the first 4% and is immediately vested
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program: Career development is as important to us as we know it is to you!
• Products: Twenty (20) free products per year, plus a friends and family discount