Director, Product Development

Overview

Lead private brand strategy and end-to-end product development for a category.

Key Responsibilities

• supplier management
• market analysis
• continuous improvement
• quality assurance
• product strategy
• contract negotiation

Tasks

-Ensures effective communication and alignment across all departments involved in product development. -May manage department via multiple layers of managers OR directly supervise a staff of professional individual contributors at the senior or technical advisor level. -Leads, mentors, and develops the product development team to drive performance improvement and efficiency. -Ensures products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. -Decides how to achieve planned results within an organization's plans, policies, and guidelines. May set or change plans/goals within respective department or area. -Measure & manage supplier performance. Works closely with product engineering, category management leaders, and sourcing teams to identify critical to quality flow-down characteristics in order to drive supplier processes and specifications for product development including, packaging, safety and environmental issues. -Monitors the market landscape, evaluates competitive analysis, and stays updated on industry trends to ensure the product remains competitive while addressing evolving customer needs. -Monitors and evaluate the performance of product development activities and make necessary adjustments. -Implements continuous improvement processes to enhance product development efficiency and effectiveness. -Responsible for delivering private brands incremental margin targets. -Collaborate with category management team to drive product selection and line reviews, negotiate, prepare & execute supplier contracts and contract compliance. -Collaborates with stakeholders to define a comprehensive product development strategy including vision and success metrics, aligning the product roadmap and product goals with the Company’s overall goals, market trends, and customer needs.

Requirements

• product development
• strategic sourcing
• supply chain
• go-to-market
• bs/ba
• 9+ years

What You Bring

-Experience as a change agent with the ability to influence at all levels of the business. -Experience developing new products and creating product line structures alongside national brands. -Uses knowledge of private brand sourcing expertise, data, and customer insights to inform product development decisions, driving sales and profitability. -Experience with sourcing, developing strategic supplier relationships, and negotiating. -Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. -In depth understanding of product development creating private label brands and overall go to market strategy -Understanding of supply chain process, domestic and international. -Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally, 9+ years of experience in a related field, including several years in a management/supervisory capacity. -Typically requires overnight travel 20% to 50% of the time.

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Benefits

-Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

About White Cap

-Founded with a vision to revolutionize the construction industry, White Cap has become a key player in providing high-quality construction and building materials. -The company specializes in delivering a broad array of solutions for contractors, with an emphasis on industrial, residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. -White Cap supports a range of industries with innovative building materials, equipment, and tools, becoming a trusted partner for both large-scale developments and smaller, specialized projects. -With a vast distribution network, White Cap offers both local and national supply capabilities, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of essential materials for every project. -Notable projects include urban infrastructure developments, large residential complexes, and government and commercial facilities, where White Cap consistently provides value-driven, reliable materials. -The company stands out for its commitment to offering a comprehensive product portfolio, empowering contractors with everything they need to get the job done right, from tools to construction supplies. -White Cap’s dedication to quality and service has helped establish long-lasting relationships with its clients and foster an environment where collaboration and expertise thrive.

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