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Role Purpose

The Senior Manager, Loyalty & CRM is responsible for executing and scaling the company’s owned retention programming, including loyalty and lifecycle CRM, to improve customer retention, frequency, and lifetime value.

This role plays a critical execution and learning role in Loyalty Chapter 2, supporting the design, testing, launch, and optimization of a new loyalty value proposition, while operating CRM as the primary activation and experimentation engine.

The role sits within Omni-Customer Intelligence, Analytics & Loyalty and partners closely with Performance Marketing, Digital Commerce Operations, and IT.

Scope & Mandate

• Execute loyalty and CRM programming as always-on retention engines
• Support Loyalty Chapter 2 value proposition launch and scaling
• Operate lifecycle CRM programs that drive repeat behavior
• Enable test-and-learn loops that inform customer intelligence and growth decisions
• Ensure loyalty and CRM activation align with enterprise economic guardrails

Key Responsibilities

Loyalty Redesign and Programming Execution

• Execute the day-to-day operation of the loyalty program
• Support new loyalty value proposition testing, launch readiness, and rollout
• Manage loyalty benefits, offers, and engagement mechanics
• Monitor loyalty performance and surface insights to the Senior Director
• Ensure loyalty activation aligns with defined economics and retention goals

CRM & Lifecycle Activation

• Own CRM lifecycle execution across email, app, and other owned channels
• Build and manage lifecycle journeys (onboarding, repeat, reactivation)
• Partner with Performance Marketing and Commerce to integrate CRM touchpoints
• Ensure CRM is used as an activation and learning layer, not just a messaging channel

Testing, Learning & Optimization

• Execute test plans defined by the Customer Intelligence team
• Partner with Analytics to evaluate performance and customer response
• Translate learnings into program refinements and recommendations
• Maintain discipline around test design, controls, and measurement

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with:
• Performance Marketing on targeting and lifecycle alignment
• Digital Commerce Operations on loyalty and CRM integration on-site
• IT on activation enablement and platform coordination
• Ensure operational readiness for launches, promotions, and peak periods

Vendor & Platform Coordination

• Manage day-to-day execution with CRM and loyalty vendors
• Coordinate campaign builds, deployments, and QA
• Ensure vendors execute against defined priorities and standards
• Escalate issues and opportunities with clarity and solutions

Explicit Role Boundaries (Important)

This role does:

• Execute loyalty and CRM programming
• Operate lifecycle journeys and owned channel activation
• Support loyalty testing, launch, and optimization
• Drive retention-focused execution and learning

This role does not:

• Own loyalty strategy or economics
• Own customer segmentation or modeling
• Own media investment or acquisition strategy
• Own e-commerce optimization or merchandising
• Own martech platform architecture or engineering

Success Metrics

Primary KPIs

• Customer retention and repeat rate (program-level contribution)
• Loyalty engagement and member participation
• CRM lifecycle performance (conversion, frequency lift)
• Quality and velocity of testing and learning

Secondary KPIs

• Campaign execution quality and timeliness
• Cross-channel integration effectiveness
• Operational readiness and reliability

Ideal Background

• 6–9+ years in CRM, loyalty, lifecycle marketing, or retention roles
• Experience executing loyalty or retention programs in retail or omni-channel environments
• Strong operational and program management skills
• Comfortable working in evolving, low-maturity environments

Leadership & Working Style

• Strong executor with learning mindset
• Detail-oriented but commercially aware
• Comfortable operating within guardrails
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and accountable
• Energized by building something that scales

Reporting Relationship

Reports to: Senior Director, Omni-Customer Intelligence, Analytics & Loyalty

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About the Job:

Responsible for creating and executing original design concepts for specified categories within the Division.Contribute to seasonal concepts that are market right through color, fabric, finish, pattern, model and fit.Design products from concept through completion with a focus on function, quality and creativity.Develop product standards and strive for design innovation. Work closely with merchandising and product development counterparts to insure company objectives are met with regard to product timing and integrity.Continually assess the competition to identify opportunities for new businesses in underserved markets.Uphold the highest standards of excellence in communication to establish and maintain strong relationships with both team members and all Pacific Sunwear business partners.

A day in the life, what you’ll be doing:

• Lead denim product development from concept through commercialization, aligned to seasonal calendars and brand vision. Create detailed hand sketches and digital CADs in Adobe Illustrator, clearly communicating silhouette, proportion, wash, and construction intent. Maintain uncompromising attention to detail to ensure execution preserves design integrity from initial concept through bulk production. Analyze sales performance and consumer insights to identify growth opportunities in fits, washes, and emerging categories.
• Drive seasonal denim direction by developing innovative fits, washes, fabrics, and finishes that balance creative vision with commercial viability. Partner closely with mills and vendors to source and develop new denim fabrics, including sustainable and innovative constructions. Identify and implement trim, hardware, and wash techniques that elevate product differentiation while adhering to cost and margin targets. Oversee lab dips, wash developments, strike-offs, and sample approvals to ensure alignment with aesthetic and quality standards.
• Maintain deep awareness of global denim trends, competitive landscape, and cultural influences impacting youth and contemporary markets. Conduct ongoing market research, store visits, and international sourcing to inform product strategy. Continuously evolve core denim programs while introducing new fits, fabrications, and design details that strengthen brand positioning and relevance
• Develop comprehensive and accurate tech packs that clearly communicate garment construction, wash techniques, fit intent, and trim details. Partner closely with Technical Design throughout fittings to refine silhouette, proportion, and overall aesthetic, ensuring consistency with brand standards. Collaborate with Product Development and sourcing partners to troubleshoot construction and wash challenges and ensure timely sample execution. Maintain all design updates within PLM systems to support efficient cross-functional communication.
• Must keep PDM system updated with any and all design changes within designated time frame.
• In addition to the performance of the job responsibilities, mentioned above, this position might be required to perform supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based on the particular requirements of the operation.

What it takes to Join:

• Bachelor’s degree in fashion/design related field and/or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 5-10 years design experience, which includes fabric sourcing, technical design, trim development and color training and practical experience.
• Adobe illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop skills.
• PDM training and experience preferred.
• Timely sense of trends and market direction encompassing color, fabric and silhouette.
• Working knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, textiles and current finishing techniques and processes.
• Computer PC, MAC and CAD experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Developing the Community/ Leadership Qualities:

• Operate with the highest level of conduct, integrity, and confidentiality; setting the example for leaders and associates.
• Develop and nurture strong cross functional partnerships; driving business results and inspiring a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability.
• Serve as a Pacsun advocate in the industry and marketplace.
• Recruit, identify, develop, and retain talent that delivers performance excellence.
• As a manager, serve as a leader of company culture, norms, and conduct.
• Ability to balance a strong management presence with a high level of approachability, encouraging and eliciting associate feedback and interaction.

Salary Range: ($79,287-$93,089)

Pac Perks:

• Dog friendly office environment
• On-site Cafe
• On-site Gym
• $1,000 referral incentive program
• Generous associate discount of 30-50% off merchandise online and in-stores
• Competitive long term and short-term incentive program
• Immediate 100% vested 401K contributions and employer match
• Calm Premium access for all employees
• Employee perks throughout the year

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; as well as reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.
• Ability to work on computer and mobile phone for multiple hours; with frequent interruptions.
• Required to travel in elevator or stairwells to attend meetings and engage with associates on multiple floors throughout building.
• Hotel, Airplane, and Car Travel may be required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. As a National Retailer, occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required during periods of high volume. This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Other Considerations:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.

City Personnel is partnering with a fast-growing consumer products organization to identify a creative and results-driven Beauty Care Product Manager. This role is ideal for a professional who understands the balance between product innovation, retail strategy, and execution within the beauty and personal care space.

The Beauty Care Product Manager will play a key role in bringing new beauty, personal care, and wellness products to market — overseeing the process from early concept development and formulation coordination through retail launch and ongoing product performance. This position offers strong ownership and visibility within a dynamic, growth-focused company supplying major national retail partners.

Company & Position Highlights

• Category Focus: Develop beauty, personal care, and wellness products for a nationally recognized retail partner
• Product Ownership: Lead initiatives from concept development through commercialization and lifecycle management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, packaging, quality, marketing, sales, and external manufacturing partners
• Growth Opportunity: Join an expanding organization with strong long-term advancement potential
• Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Salary Range: $75,000–$95,000 annually, based on experience

Key Responsibilities of the Beauty Care Product Manager:

• Lead end-to-end product development initiatives across beauty, personal care, and wellness product categories
• Coordinate formulation development, packaging timelines, product testing, and regulatory documentation
• Manage new product introductions, product line expansions, and SKU optimization strategies
• Collaborate with internal teams and external manufacturing partners to ensure quality standards and successful product launches
• Conduct trend analysis, market research, and competitive evaluations to inform product innovation
• Support retailer onboarding processes, compliance documentation, and product item setup requirements
• Analyze POS and sales performance data using tools such as Nielsen, Retail Link, or similar analytics platforms
• Partner with sales and marketing teams on packaging development, presentations, sampling programs, and launch strategies
• Prepare executive-level materials, including product proposals, category reviews, launch summaries, and Quarterly Business Reviews

Qualifications of the Beauty Care Product Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• 5–8+ years of product development experience within beauty, personal care, wellness, or consumer packaged goods industries
• Demonstrated success launching products into national retail accounts
• Strong understanding of product formulation coordination, packaging development timelines, regulatory requirements, and retail calendars
• Experience managing multiple SKUs within deadline-driven product pipelines
• Proficiency with POS data analysis and retail analytics tools such as Nielsen or Retail Link
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly Excel
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills and experience working cross-functionally across departments
• Experience supporting mass, drug, grocery, or specialty retail channels preferred

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Role: Footwear Developer

Location: Beaverton, OR

Duration: 8-Month Contract

We are seeking a Lead Materials Developer – Footwear to join the North America Express Lane Footwear Product Creation Team. This role will play a key part in driving material innovation and product excellence across footwear categories including Lifestyle, Jordan, Running, and Kids.

This is a highly collaborative role focused on developing, sourcing, and implementing materials that meet design intent, performance, cost, and sustainability goals in an accelerated product creation environment.

Portfolio Required:

Candidates must provide a portfolio showcasing a variety of materials work and examples of translating design concepts into manufacturable products suitable for mass production.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the materials development process from concept to commercialization ensuring timelines and specifications are met.
• Develop material palettes, tools, and data to support effective material selection across product categories.
• Collaborate with design, product development, product management, and operations teams to deliver product excellence.
• Work closely with material vendors and suppliers to source materials and resolve technical issues.
• Drive initiatives related to material strategy, sustainability, and innovation.
• Monitor market trends, new technologies, and consumer preferences.
• Mentor team members and support technical knowledge sharing.
• Ensure materials are ready for commercialization and large-scale manufacturing.

Must Have Qualifications

• 5+ years of footwear materials development experience
• Experience working within tight timelines and fast-paced product creation environments
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional communication skills
• Ability to translate design concepts into scalable, manufacturable materials solutions
• Portfolio demonstrating variety of materials and production-ready work

Nice to Have

• Experience working across multiple footwear categories or organizations
• Knowledge of material supplier relationships and sourcing processes
• Experience working with a wide range of materials such as leathers, synthetics, textiles, fibers, and trims

What You Bring

• Strong understanding of footwear material types, manufacturing technologies, and tooling
• Ability to interpret design intent and recommend alternative material solutions
• Experience managing multiple projects and timelines simultaneously
• Strong communication, leadership, and influencing skills
• Ability to collaborate with global and cross-functional teams

Product Development, Project Manager

Company: Rizos Curls

Department: Product Development

Reports To: Director of Product Development

Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Location: In Office Hybrid - Studio City, CA

Position Summary:

The Product Development Project Manager supports the Director of Product Development in executing all phases of product innovation and development from concept through launch. This role is responsible for coordinating operational workflows, managing product development timelines, and ensuring effective cross-functional collaboration between internal teams and external partners.

Core Responsibilities

Product Development Management

• Manage the product formula development lifecycle from concept through commercialization.
• Support the development of new product initiatives including formulation, testing, packaging, and regulatory processes.
• Prepare internal formula profiles, product development briefs, and external laboratory briefs.
• Participate in product innovation discussions and brainstorming sessions.

Product Development Operations

• Oversee daily operational activities related to product development including supply management, sample organization, submission tracking, shipping, and competitive product sourcing.
• Manage the distribution of formula submissions to internal teams and external partners.
• Track evaluation feedback and communicate updates to third-party contract manufacturers.
• Maintain organized documentation and project tracking systems.

Project Management & Coordination

• Track development milestones and ensure timelines are met across product development initiatives.
• Communicate project status updates during weekly product development meetings.
• Coordinate scheduling and preparation for bi-monthly innovation meetings.
• Assist in preparing agendas and documenting meeting notes for weekly R&D meetings.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate communication with internal teams including marketing, regulatory, operations, packaging, and creative.
• Manage vendor communications and requests throughout the development process.
• Assist with the copy development process including creation of master copy worksheets.
• Manage artwork review, routing, and release approvals.

Testing & Regulatory Coordination

• Manage safety and clinical testing samples, ensuring shipment to third-party testing facilities.
• Track study start dates, testing timelines, and receipt of final reports.
• Manage regulatory documentation and ensure Product Information Files (PIFs) are completed after formula approvals.
• Audit and review existing PIFs to ensure documentation completeness.

Production & Quality Oversight

• Manage production and laboratory standards during product development.
• Oversee bulk approvals for new product launches and ongoing product production.
• Ensure internal documentation and development records remain current and accurate.

Market & Innovation Research

• Conduct trend research, ingredient innovation research, and competitive analysis.
• Provide insights to support future product development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in product development within the beauty, haircare, skincare, or cosmetic industries.
• Experience working with product development timelines, regulatory processes, and vendor partners.
• Strong organizational, project management, and documentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and spreadsheet management.

Key Competencies

• Project and timeline management
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Operational organization and process management
• Problem solving and proactive communication

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work in a hybrid environment depending on business needs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Daily shipping, receiving, and handling of product samples.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion. 

Rizos Curls LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Job Description

Job Summary:

Manages a team of chemists/scientists/technicians and executes pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape prototype development, scale-up, and product launch in various applications. The group leader will focus on platform technology development, new product development for customer-driven projects, as well as continuous improvement and cost reduction of existing products and processes. Emphasis on acrylic polymer synthesis, silicone and rubber adhesive formulations, PSA rheology, knowledge of tape assemblies, backing material selection, and release liner familiarity. Works with customers and AR teams to collect design input and develop new product design strategies. Technical and laboratory lead in developing new adhesive solutions, robust products, and basic production processes that can be successfully commercialized.

Essential Functions:

• Establishes and directs research programs for new product development and product/process improvement of current products. Responsible for complex basic research and/or product development projects.
• Leads lab personnel and facilitates development of product constructions and processes; designs & conducts chemical experiments on both lab- and production-scale; designs and specifies production scale processes and contributes to product validation.
• Conducts and directs required laboratory work to develop new PSA and tape assemblies including polymerization, formulation, coating and testing. Develops new products that lead to sustainable commercial revenue.
• Completes any necessary regulatory forms. Ensures team follows similar protocols and procedures.
• Implements and executes product development to align with Stage Gate timelines and sets prioritization with the Director of Innovation and Product Management team. Meets technical commitments in order to complete project progression dates and milestones on time.
• Drives patent strategy (reading, planning, and execution) within the team to align with goals established by the Director of Innovation.
• Consults with Director of Innovation, Product Management, Operations, Quality and Sales personnel on group priorities and strategy. Active role in setting overall Innovation direction & strategy. Participates in business planning process with one or more business as appropriate. Establishes program priorities, objectives and responsibilities for group. Ensures effective communication of Innovation program progress for own work and for overall group.
• Functions as a technical lead on product development teams. Leads cross-functional product development teams to ensure effective prototype development, to drive prototypes to commercial products, and to translate findings into impactful business revenue.
• Participates and occasionally leads establishment and implementation of R&D policies and procedures. May be responsible for specified lab areas.
• Interfaces with customers on new product applications and networks externally to assure highest level of competence is maintained.
• Develops skills within the team and evaluates performance of department personnel. Mentors and and coaches associates to effectively work in the department in addition to promoting a collaborative work environment (within the department and cross-functionally). Executes performance reviews annually.
• Makes identifiable and substantial contributions to continuous improvement. Performs all duties consistent with established AR guidelines consistent with ISO-9001 and those elements of GMP deemed necessary to support our business (as outlined in the Quality Manual). Actively complies with and endorses Department and Company objectives.
• Responsible for the proper disposal of hazardous waste into the proper labeled containers and drums.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Job Specifications:

• BS degree (or higher) in chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer science or materials science and/or significant industrial experience. Ph.D. degree preferred but not required.
• Greater than 3 years adhesive formulation, mixing process and coating process experience. Demonstrates detailed knowledge of required chemical and physical test methods for PSA characterization. Requires an aptitude to use sensitive test equipment.
• Basic understanding and familiarity with adhesive chemistries and coating technologies. Familiarity and understanding of various adhesive chemistries (acrylic, silicone, rubber).
• Understanding of adhesive tape constructions (backing materials, release liner selection, adhesive chemistries, etc.)
• Knowledge of PSA rheology, dynamic mechanical analysis, and other physical polymer characterization methods
• Supervisory experience preferred with experience managing a team of scientists in product development, technology platform expansion, and patent filing.
• Demonstrated technology and/or product development capability.
• Expertise required in Stage Gate processes and how to move projects through the pipeline with discipline, efficiency, and accountability
• Excellent program prioritization and coordination skills, ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability and willingness to work effectively in a diverse, disciplined team environment with limited supervision. Ability to work independently and drive project execution with limited guidance.
• Excellent program prioritization and coordination skills, ability to manage multiple priorities.Agility to adapt and shift to changing priorities, proactively anticipating obstacles, and flexibility to seek out alternative solutions when faced with meeting customer design inputs and timelines
• Must communicate fluently in English
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of AR information
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of computers & related word processing, spreadsheet & e-mail software – Microsoft preferred
• Ability to employ statistical analysis techniques. Familiarity with design of experiments software and set-up, ability to employ statistical analysis techniques
• Ability to develop and present effective technical presentations to internal and external customers.

Darwin Research Group is seeking an operations-minded, people-focused Research Manager to lead our research team and ensure efficient, high-quality production of our flagship product: a library of syndicated profiles analyzing the most important hospital systems, cancer treatment centers, and physician groups in the United States, as well as other company research offerings.

In this role, you will report to the Research Director. You will be the operational anchor, working with substantial independence to manage people, optimize workflows, maintain standards, and continuously improve how Darwin’s products are produced.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of people management, production excellence, and content quality. You do not need to arrive as a health care expert. Yet, you must bring the intellectual curiosity, motivation, and learning aptitude required to thrive in a start-up environment, establish product knowledge and credibility quickly, and build deeper expertise over time.The position is located in our Scottsdale office.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Mentor and manage a team of 10-12 early-career researchers responsible for producing the company’s primary product and other research offerings
• Handle day-to-day personnel tasks, conduct performance reviews, deliver coaching sessions, and lead career development planning for the team
• Identify, develop, and promote growth of high-potential team members toward advanced research analyst and consultant roles
• Lead hiring, onboarding, and training of new research team members
• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, quality, and continuous development

Production & Operations Management

• Own the end-to-end workflow and deadlines for research product production
• Balance workloads across the team, optimizing for capacity, skill development, and deadlines
• Work closely with the Operations team, the owner of our internal systems, research applications, and client delivery processes, to ensure production and workflow changes are properly reflected in systems
• Track throughput and quality, identify and resolve bottlenecks, and make resource allocation/staffing recommendations to the Director
• Drive the general research interview process that provides valuable insights for the syndicated profiles and other Darwin product offerings

Content Quality & Subject Mastery

• Develop deep knowledge of our profile and research report content, research methodologies, and quality standards
• Review work for completeness, consistency, and proper response to editorial feedback
• Ensure interview insights are accurately incorporated into each report; maintain high standards for interview analysis, annotation, and incorporation into research reports
• Maintain awareness of relevant healthcare industry trends to build credibility as a leader who can provide meaningful content, analytical feedback, and report offering recommendations
• Collaborate with editorial staff and peer reviewers on language, style, and layout decisions

Strategic Support & Product Input

• Over time, grow to support the Director’s strategy, client, and commercialization efforts
• Bring a “product manager” mindset to Darwin report offerings: what do our clients need, what’s working, what’s not, what needs to change?
• Identify holes, gaps, or opportunities to improve product offerings
• Support custom research projects and client engagements when appropriate (especially after year one)

What Success Looks Like

• Product production is smooth and consistent, with met deadlines and top-quality output
• Assigned researchers understand expectations, grow in capability over time, and see a career development path
• Career paths and workflows are clear, efficient, and proactively managed
• The Research Director spends more time on strategic work, not supervising daily production operations
• You quickly become a credible voice in discussions about improving research and product content and offerings, quality, and structure

Qualifications

Required

• 5–8 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in a formal team leadership, operations, or project management role
• Proven track record in managing workflows, prioritizing competing demands, and optimizing team productivity in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to mentor early-career professionals, deliver constructive performance feedback, and design clear career progression paths
• Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to make sound, independent decisions
• Ability to rapidly understand new industries, concepts, and research methodologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the high emotional intelligence needed to navigate a growing startup environment
• Experience in healthcare and/or life sciences (deep expertise not required)
• Comfort with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and evolving product requirements

Strongly Preferred

• Direct experience in research operations, publishing, or content creation
• Experience with standardized content products, syndicated reports, or recurring publication cycles
• Experience working in a start-up environment
• Track record of significant, large-scale process improvement
• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, social sciences, or related field

Who Thrives in This Role

You're energized by making things run smoothly. You like building systems, solving workflow puzzles, and creating order out of chaos. You're equally comfortable having a coaching conversation with a struggling team member or building a capacity planning spreadsheet. You can credibly assess the quality of work even in areas where you're not the official expert. You prefer to solve problems yourself rather than escalate everything up the chain- but you know when to involve your boss. You enjoy coaching and managing a team and working in an evolving environment.

Title: Asst Color & Print Designer

Location: Manhattan NY (Hybrid)

Duration: 3 Months + Contract with Possibility of Extension

Shift: 9:00AM to 5:00PM (Monday to Friday)

Note: Those Candidates who can work on W2 basis without any sponsorship are encouraged to apply.

Description:

• We’re seeking a Freelance Print Stylist to support the development of seasonal and brand-right print artwork from concept through production. This role will collaborate closely with the internal design team to deliver compelling, commercially relevant prints that align with overall brand direction and product strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and style brand-right print stories that support seasonal concepts and product categories from initial concept through final production handoff.
• Partner with the design team to create and adapt original print artwork and novelty raw materials that complement the total assortment.
• Collaborate with CAD and print technologists to build and refine print layouts, ensuring proper scale, repeat, and technical feasibility per fabric or product type.
• Use Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign to execute layouts, repeats, and presentation boards for internal reviews and milestone meetings.
• Review and provide feedback on print strike-offs with design and production teams to ensure creative intent and quality standards are met.
• Maintain organized print files, charts, and decks throughout the development process, ensuring timely communication of updates and revisions to cross-functional partners.
• Track progress against key deliverables and seasonal deadlines, ensuring print assets are delivered accurately and on time.

Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of print design or textile design experience, ideally within a retail or consumer brand environment.
• Strong understanding of print construction, repeats, and layout composition.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign); familiarity with NedGraphics a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to create commercially relevant, brand-appropriate prints.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to adapt to shifting priorities and timelines.

Who We Are

Himalaya Wellness USA LTD is a fast-growing company specializing in dietary supplements and personal care products. Since Himalaya’s inception in 1930, we’ve been driven by a single passion – to develop safe, innovative natural products for a healthier, happier life. Still family-owned after 95 years, Himalaya Wellness is now a global omnichannel company, with products available in 100+ countries worldwide and counting. To further our mission of ‘wellness in every home, happiness in every heart’, we have a strong growth trajectory and expansion plan in the US market.

Who We’re Looking For

The Manager of Co-manufacturing & Sourcing plays a critical role in strengthening Himalaya’s supply foundation and profitability across dietary supplements and personal care manufacturing. This role leads supplier sourcing, negotiations, and contract management for co-manufacturers, raw materials, and packaging, with a strong focus on COGS optimization and margin expansion. Working cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Innovation and Finance teams, this role helps ensure a resilient, scalable supply base, competitive cost structures, and disciplined sourcing strategies that support long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sourcing & Supplier Management
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard global dietary supplement and personal care co-manufacturers that meet cost, quality, capacity, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure reliable, cost-effective sourcing of raw materials and packaging materials in partnership with internal Innovation and Operations teams, as well as external co-manufacturer procurement teams.
• Build and maintain a structured supplier base for ingredients and materials, segmented by form, category, geography, and criticality.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align sourcing decisions with cost, compliance, and commercialization objectives.
• Negotiation & Margin Expansion
• Lead supplier negotiations across pricing, lead times, MOQs, and capacity commitments.
• Negotiate purchasing agreements to ensure supply continuity at optimal cost.
• Conduct SKU-level and portfolio-level COGS analysis to identify and deliver sustainable margin improvement opportunities.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through price renegotiation, alternate supplier qualification, and contract optimization.
• Support co-manufacturer procurement teams in securing competitive pricing for raw and packaging materials.
• Partner with Finance to track realized savings and overall P&L impact.
• Supplier Performance & Risk
• Manage supplier performance across cost, service levels, lead times, and supply reliability.
• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation plans, including secondary sourcing and capacity diversification.
• Lead regular supplier business reviews and report performance and savings to leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 7 to 10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain with direct exposure to nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, or consumer health.
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiation, cost optimization, and strategic sourcing.
• Comfortable with defining scope, objectives and charting path forward in a role that is new to the company.
• Strong financial acumen with ability to connect sourcing strategies to P&L impact. Demonstrates ability to measure and monitor performance.
• Working knowledge of cGMP as it relates to dietary supplements and cosmetics (OTC & cosmetic) including supplier qualification and compliance considerations.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards for supplements (FDA, Prop 65, Health Canada).
• Awareness of US importation requirements such as FSVP.
• Excellent leadership, project management, and communication skills.

Additional Information:

This description is not comprehensive of every duty and responsibility required. The Manager of Co-manufacturing & Procurement will be expected to take on additional tasks and projects as business needs evolve. Himalaya Wellness is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Position Overview

Marlen, headquartered in Riverside, MO is a global leader in premium food processing technologies. Marlen’s products have long set the standard for quality and performance in vacuum stuffing and pumping, portioning, size reduction, thermal processing, and food handling. Marlen has been trusted by the world’s leading food brands for over 70 years.

The Director of Lifecycle Services is a strategic, commercially focused executive responsible for transforming aftermarket performance into a scalable, customer centric, and highly profitable growth engine. This role is accountable for the financial performance, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and team development

ensuring that aftermarket becomes a core driver of profitable growth.

As a key member of both the Duravant Lifecycle Services leadership team and the Marlen leadership team, the Director plays a pivotal role in driving aftermarket strategy, market expansion, revenue diversification, and aligning execution across engineering, operations, sales, finance, and the Duravant enterprise.

This position oversees all commercial activities related to parts and service sales and directs all technical and administrative service operations, including installation, repair, preventive maintenance, training, warranty management, and value-add solutions delivered at customer sites.

Candidates must bring proven leadership experience, strong supervisory and project management skills, and solid familiarity with the technologies incorporated into Marlen systems.

Essential Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Commercial Growth

• Provide commercial leadership for all aftermarket functions, including parts sales, field service, project management, and value-added service offerings.
• Serve as a senior leader within both the Duravant Lifecycle Services and Marlen leadership teams, contributing to executive-level strategic planning and decision-making.
• Develop and execute a multi‑year aftermarket growth strategy centered on revenue expansion, margin improvement, and lifecycle value creation.
• Build a structured commercial engine including pricing strategy, disciplined margin management, and proactive campaigns for parts, service, upgrades, and rebuilds.
• Establish a customer‑centric vision that enhances responsiveness, lifecycle support, serviceability, and uptime performance.
• Lead development of new predictable revenue service offerings while conducting ongoing competitive and market analysis to guide prioritization and ensure strategic fit.

Execution Discipline & Operational Excellence

• Oversee recruitment, development, performance management, and daily operations for the Aftermarket team, ensuring adherence to Marlen and Duravant policies and procedures.
• Draft, implement, and maintain policies, processes, and performance metrics that ensure operational efficiency and a high-quality customer experience.
• Implement rigor in initiative prioritization and completion, ensuring that strategic projects are launched, progressed, monitored, and finished.
• Build and enforce disciplined processes for scheduling, installed‑base intelligence, pricing, quoting, field reporting, and KPI review.
• Improve operational results including response time, schedule adherence, first‑time fix rate, warranty cost reduction, and service profitability.
• Reinforce compliance expectations: training completion, expense reporting, AR review participation, and activity.

Product & Market Development

• Drive a culture of proactive customer engagement, rapid issue resolution, and full follow‑through
• Strengthen feedback loops to capture field learnings and translate them into engineering, quality, and product‑improvement actions.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to build integrated go‑to‑market strategies that highlight Marlen’s lifecycle value.

Commercial Growth & Market Positioning

• Direct and coordinate promotional efforts for aftermarket products and services to expand market share, attract new customers, and strengthen competitive positioning.
• Strengthen feedback loops to capture field learnings and translate them into engineering, quality, and product‑improvement actions
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to build integrated go‑to‑market strategies that highlight Marlen’s lifecycle value.

Cross‑Functional Influence & Alignment

• Serve as the voice of the customer by facilitating cross‑functional alignment between engineering, operations, service, quality, and finance.
• Drive clear communication, transparency, and accountability to eliminate silos and build trust across the leadership team.
• Engage actively in Duravant Lifecycle Services enterprise initiatives and share best practices.

Leadership, Team Development & Culture

• Build a high‑engagement, high‑accountability service culture with clearer priorities, transparent communication, and consistent follow‑through.
• Create structured development plans, cross‑training programs, and succession readiness.
• Reduce turnover by improving leadership presence, clarity of direction, and proactive team support.
• Model mature conflict resolution, professional communication, and responsibility for resolving team issues

Position-Specific Competencies

• Technical Job Knowledge
• Strategic Commercial Leadership
• Customer Focus & Responsiveness
• Change Leadership, Execution Excellence & Prioritization
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Facilitation Skills
• Communication Proficiency
• Teamwork, Collaboration, Leadership Presence & Trust Building
• Managerial Influence
• Comfort Working in a Matrixed Organization
• Data driven decision making

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline; MBA preferred
• 10+ years of leadership experience with proven aftermarket commercial growth results 
• Experience in food processing, or field service industries preferred
• Demonstrated success creating scalable processes and improving service profitability.
• Strong track record of improving customer‑experience metrics.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change and engage cross‑functional teams
• Strong financial acumen and accountability for P&L performance
• Ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels and with customers, partners, and Duravant Operating Companies
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to influence, build consensus, and drive alignment across stakeholders
• Proficiency with Office 365, CRM, and ERP systems