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Product Innovation Lead

2 months ago


Oak Creek, Wisconsin, United States Stella & Chewy's Full time

Job Type

Full-time

Overview

Stella & Chewy's, a rapidly expanding leader in the premium natural pet food sector in the United States, is on the lookout for a Product Innovation Lead to spearhead the development and execution of our new product initiatives. Our company, established in 2003, is dedicated to providing a diverse range of natural pet food options for dogs and cats, including freeze-dried raw, frozen raw, kibble, wet food, and treats.

As the Product Innovation Lead at Stella & Chewy's, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our brand through innovative product experiences. We seek an individual who excels in long-term brand strategy, consumer insights, and new product development. In this position, you will manage and implement an exciting multi-channel and international product pipeline, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, timelines, and budgetary constraints.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee innovation projects from concept to launch utilizing the StageGateTM process, including idea generation, project scope definition, feasibility assessment, and product finalization.
  • Stay informed on market trends, consumer preferences, and competitor activities to uncover innovation opportunities, consistently gathering and analyzing data for insights.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, project management, quality assurance, operations, R&D, regulatory, and finance, to effectively support innovation initiatives and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.
  • Work closely with R&D throughout the new product development lifecycle to provide guidance on product formulations and testing.
  • Manage detailed deliverables related to the creative execution of new products, including timelines, technical documentation, and packaging proofs to ensure timely delivery with internal and external partners.
  • Conduct analyses to ensure opportunities meet financial objectives through pricing, positioning, forecasting, revenue, and margin expectations.
  • Assist in the creation and management of our new product pipeline for both domestic and international markets, including identifying, researching, sizing, and validating ideas.
  • Monitor progress against established goals and objectives, identify potential risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies as necessary.
  • Develop compelling, insight-driven internal and external presentations to support product sell-in, marketing transitions, and training.
  • Support the optimization of the innovation process and contribute to the development of systematic methods to enhance cross-functional effectiveness and expedite time to market.
Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience in brand/product management, innovation, or product development within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry; experience in the pet industry is highly desirable.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or a related field is required; an MBA is a plus.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Experience with data sources such as Nielsen and Stackline is preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in leading new product initiatives from concept to commercialization.
  • A strong blend of strategic thinking and analytical/data-driven skills, with the ability to translate market insights into actionable strategies.
  • Excellent project management capabilities, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects concurrently, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • A highly motivated self-starter and creative problem-solver who is curious and strives for continuous improvement.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence key stakeholders.
Join our team at Stella & Chewy's and contribute to the evolution of pet nutrition and wellness through innovative solutions.