Product Development Manager
RM 5,000 - RM 10,000 / Per Mon
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- Identify and establish relationships with reliable manufacturers in China and other regions.
- Evaluate suppliers and manufacturers based on cost, quality, production capacity, and reliability.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and lead times with suppliers to achieve cost efficiency.
- Conduct market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive products in the automotive accessories market.
- Analyze data to develop innovative and practical product ideas.
- Collaborate with internal teams to brainstorm and refine product concepts.
- Effectively utilize platforms like Taobao, Alibaba, Made-in-China, and 1688 to source ideas, raw materials, and manufacturing partners.
- Stay updated on platform features and changes to streamline procurement processes.
- Collaborate with designers and engineers to create detailed product specifications and prototypes.
- Ensure product designs meet safety, performance, and regulatory standards.
- Test and validate prototypes to refine the product before mass production.
- Oversee the product development lifecycle, from initial concept to mass production.
- Monitor production processes to ensure quality standards are met.
- Develop cost models for new products and ensure alignment with target profit margins.
- Implement quality control protocols to ensure consistent product standards.
- Conduct factory audits and pre-shipment inspections to verify product quality.
- Coordinate with logistics teams for efficient product delivery and inventory management.
- Plan for demand fluctuations and ensure timely production and delivery of goods.
- Ensure products meet local and international automotive accessory safety and compliance standards.
- Work on securing certifications like CE, RoHS, or others relevant to automotive accessories.
- Provide training and technical information about new products to internal teams.
- Continuously seek ways to improve existing products based on customer feedback.
- Stay informed about advancements in automotive technologies and materials.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in product development, ideally in the automotive accessories industry.
- Proficiency in platforms like Alibaba, Taobao, Made-in-China, and similar tools.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
- Understanding of automotive trends, materials, and consumer preferences.
- Awareness of safety and compliance standards for automotive products.
- Proficiency in dealing with China supplier is required.
- Availability to travel internationally, particularly to China, for supplier visits and trade shows.
- Allow Work From Home
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