Brand Executive (RRP)

The Product Manager (RRP) is entrusted with the responsibility of orchestrating the end-to-end process of new product development, from ideation to market launch. This dynamic role is essential for ensuring seamless coordination among cross-functional teams, optimizing resources, and driving efficiency throughout the product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Taking charge of shaping the future, leading all New Product Development (NPD) projects and initiatives related to product and/or packaging within PLM system
• Сoordinate projects in collaboration with stakeholders across all sourcing locations, ensuring smooth communication and effective teamwork
• Lead the preparation of Business Approval Papers (BAP) and Memos, working closely with stakeholders to initiate projects effectively
• Take charge of demand planning and prepare Resource Supply Forecast (RSF) in collaboration with relevant departments, ensuring readiness and efficiency
• Manage the entire New Product Development process, ensuring timely execution of all projects from conception to market launch
• Track project timelines against plans, promptly addressing any delays or issues and ensuring key stakeholders are informed
• Handle PLM-related queries and provide support to assigned markets, ensuring smooth operations and resolving issues efficiently
• Organize and lead project kick-off meetings, setting clear objectives and expectations as the Project Manager
• Track information on lead-times for different project steps, coordinate approvals within AMS (artwork), SKU readiness, toolling availability, NTMs (non tobacco materials) delivery and other project related questions
• Prepare presentations and minutes for NPD meetings and ensure updates to NPD related data - Product Specifications file, Bar-codes, Blends and NTMs cost, etc.
• Manage project budgets, minimize write-offs, and seek opportunities to optimize product costs and rationalize expenses
• Contribute to competitors' price and activations reporting, providing insights to support strategic decision-making
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with global functions, agencies, and internal stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment
• Proactively engage with other functions within the market to drive the brand agenda forward, ensuring strategic alignment and collective success.

Requirements:

• You have a University Degree (preferably in Business Administration, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field)
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in product development or related fields, with a proven track record of successfully managing NPD projects from concept to launch
• Advanced English level
• Kazakh language is a big plus
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and software tools is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely
• Meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to track project timelines, monitor progress, and identify and address issues proactively. Proficiency in analyzing data and making data-driven decisions
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and adapt to changing priorities and requirements with resilience and composure
• Strategic mindset with the ability to think critically, anticipate challenges, and develop innovative solutions to drive business growth and competitive advantage.

Benefits:

• ​​​​​Flexible working hours
• Transportation
• Competitive salary
• Access to company’s trainings and seminars
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Life & Disability insurance
• Well-being programs for employees.