Product Development Specialist

About the Role

We invite a driven Product Development Specialist to join our Riyadh-based team, taking charge of guiding innovative consumer products from initial concept through their market introduction.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and pinpoint new product opportunities that align with company goals.
• Source packaging materials, components, and creative packaging solutions.
• Identify, assess, and negotiate terms with both local and international manufacturers and suppliers.
• Manage product development from conceptualization to commercial production.
• Oversee production schedules, ensuring products meet delivery timelines.
• Handle shipping, imports, and global logistics coordination.
• Assist with product registration and maintain compliance with the Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) and other relevant regulatory bodies.
• Track inventory related to product launches and procurement efforts.
• Collaborate closely with teams across Marketing, Sales, Operations, Quality, and Finance throughout product lifecycles.
• Compile supplier assessments, conduct cost analyses, and generate product development reports.
• Keep abreast of market trends, competitor products, and innovations to discover new business possibilities.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Industrial Engineering, Pharmacy, or a related discipline.
• Two to five years of professional experience in Product Development, Procurement, Sourcing, or Supply Chain roles.
• Proven experience collaborating with international manufacturers and suppliers.
• Strong skills in negotiation and managing supplier relationships.
• Understanding of international shipping and import regulations.
• Familiarity with SFDA registration protocols is strongly desired.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management capabilities.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel; ERP system experience is advantageous.

Preferred Skills

• Product Development
• Product Sourcing
• Supplier Management
• Packaging Development
• Procurement
• International Logistics
• Project Management
• Market Research
• Cost Analysis
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Problem Solving