Associate Manager, New Product Development Operations (Remote Role)

Posted 16 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote
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The Role
The Associate Manager, New Product Development Operations at OLAPLEX oversees the operational aspects of promotional product development. This includes coordinating project timelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring on-time production, and managing budget discussions for promotional merchandise. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
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OLAPLEX, Inc. (Nasdaq: OLPX) is an innovative, science-enabled, technology-driven beauty company. We are founded on the principle of delivering effective, patent-protected and proven performance in the categories where we compete. We strive to empower our consumers to look as beautiful on the outside as they feel on the inside. We believe every person deserves to have healthy, beautiful hair, whether they are visiting a salon or caring for their hair at home.

OLAPLEX has been able to achieve phenomenal growth and we continuously seek exceptionally talented individuals who can support our innovation and creativity. Collaboration and flexibility are at the core of our commitment to each other and to the success of OLAPLEX.

About the Role: 

We are looking for a qualified Associate Manager to oversee operational aspects of Promotional Product Development, including Kits, Samples and Marketing Merchandise. This role ensures timely, efficient, and cost-effective execution of Promotional products that align with Marketing campaigns and various business objectives. The Associate Manager, NPD Ops will report to Senior Manager, NPD Ops and support various ongoing NPD projects and company initiatives.

  • 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

About You:  

  • 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.

We'd love to have you apply, even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement. What's most important to us is finding authentic and accountable people who feel connected to our mission and values, not just candidates who check off all the boxes. We are looking for someone who will bring all their expertise, learn, and grow with us.

Our Total Rewards: 

The annual base pay for this position is $70,000-$80,000 with eligibility for an annual bonus. The actual base pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, years of relevant experience, skill level, functional expertise, certificates or other professional licenses held and geographic location.

  • 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! 
  • Culture: Our team has an “attitude of gratitude” and a shared passion for our brand. Join our culture committee and/or DE&I champion team to play a role in building and sustaining our “secret sauce" 
  • Products: Twenty (20) free products per year, plus a friends and family discount 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Our mission is to create a culture that celebrates our bonds by embracing, elevating, and empowering individuals from all backgrounds.

OLAPLEX is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.


The Company
HQ: New York, New York
187 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

OLAPLEX, Inc. (Nasdaq: OLPX) is an innovative, science-enabled, technology-driven beauty company. We are founded on the principle of delivering effective, patent-protected and proven performance in the categories where we compete. We strive to empower our consumers to look as beautiful on the outside as they feel on the inside. We believe every person deserves to have healthy, beautiful hair, whether they are visiting a salon or caring for their hair at home.

Olaplex has been able to achieve phenomenal growth and we continuously seek exceptionally talented individuals who can support our innovation and creativity.

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