Product Manager – Personal Care Ingredients

Azelis•New Brunswick, NJ

7d•Remote

About The Position

The Product Manager supports the Azelis Care organization in strengthening our position within the personal care industry through continuous improvement and proactive market awareness. This role enhances supplier relationships, optimizes the ingredient portfolio, and delivers strategic market insights that fuel the success of our sales organization. By working closely with suppliers and sales teams, the Product Manager drives growth, reinforces competitive positioning, and ensures customers receive the right ingredient solutions. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Full-time remote role.
Need to be able to work outside standard business hours and travel occasionally as needed
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred
Experience within the personal care & cosmetics industry preferred
Prior experience in sales, commercial, or customer-facing roles
Experience working with cross-functional teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Solid negotiation capabilities
Strong presentation skills
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and details simultaneously
Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM systems and ERP platforms (Salesforce & Microsoft Dynamics D365)
Entrepreneurial and competitive spirit with a focus on business growth
Self-starter who works autonomously with minimal supervision
Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Well-organized, able to set priorities, and manage time effectively

Responsibilities

Portfolio & Supplier Management Assist in managing the portfolio of product lines by building internal and external relationships, supporting growth objectives (sales, volume, GP), and helping fulfill supplier reporting requirements
Manage all product operational information within the supplier’s portfolio & disseminate to relevant parties (i.e. new product launches, discontinuations & shortages, as well as standard pricing, pack sizes & lead times)
Participate in industry and supplier events to represent the organization and strengthen supplier engagement
Lead negotiations of supplier costing and the establishment of selling price and margin objectives for the sales team
Commercial Support & Opportunity Management Work with Sales Leaders and Principal Development Managers to support new business development and advance customer projects
Assist Sales Leaders in managing and optimizing the opportunity pipeline for new business, including collaborating with suppliers and sales teams on actions needed to close customer projects
Support the analysis of supplier strategies and contribute to the development of marketing plans that reflect supplier direction
Market Insights & Competitive Intelligence Gather and organize market intelligence, competitor insights, and sales updates to meet supplier requirements and support presentations & promotional campaigns
Monitor and report on market & competitive activity to ensure product strategies reflect current industry trends
Forecasting & Reporting Collaborate with the Demand Planning Lead to support supplier forecasting & inventory levels, including inputs from customer forecasts as well as the open opportunity pipeline
Assist in meeting internal reporting requirements and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of submitted information
Process Improvement & Communication Contribute to the development and enhancement of internal systems, tools, and processes to improve team efficiency and effectiveness
Communicate proactively with cross-functional teams, share best practices, and identify improvement opportunities
Synthesize information received from suppliers and help disseminate relevant updates and insights to commercial teams