Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities
Develops testing plans to ensure the quality and functionality of products by conducting user acceptance testing, usability testing, and performance testing.
Analyzes market data, customer feedback, and industry reports to inform product development decisions and identify opportunities for new products or enhancements.
Conducts benchmarking studies and provides insights on competitive positioning, market share, and differentiation strategies.
Under general supervision, assists in defining project scopes, creating project timelines, and tracking progress against milestones.
Identifies patterns, trends, and opportunities for optimization and innovation, providing summarizations to management for review and progression.
Communicates progress updates and recommendations to key stakeholders, including product managers, executives, and other relevant teams.
Ensures full compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, and assists in preparing necessary documentation and certifications for regulatory submissions.
Encourages team members to explore innovative solutions and approaches to operational challenges, in order to progress team skills development and experience.
Identifies opportunities of areas of concern and recommends corrective actions, documenting all key details into the company database for accurate records maintenance and integrity.

Education
Bachelor's degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification.

Prior Relevant Work Experience
3-5 years

Essential Qualifications
Working knowledge of problem solving and decision making skills
Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.

Top Skills:

1. External Supplier/Vendor Communication (Must Have)
Experience working directly with suppliers/vendors
Managing follow-ups, deliverables, and timelines
Cross-functional communication

2. Product Development, Project Management, OR Retail Merchandising Experience (Must Have)
Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in one or more of the following:
Product Development
Project Management
Retail Merchandising

3. Retail Knowledge (Strongly Preferred)
Understanding of SKU and UPC management
Knowledge of merchandising processes
Familiarity with the retail product lifecycle

Additional Experience
Product Testing/UAT
Market Analysis
Stakeholder Communication
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)

Notes:
This role is onsite 3 days a week.
Mon-Fri 8:30-5