The world leader in cosmetics L Oreal is present in 150 countries on five continents Our 37 international brands have allowed us to devote ourselves solely to one business beauty with a mission to provide the best in cosmetics innovation to all women and men globally Our ambition is to win over another one billion consumers around the world by inventing the cosmetic products that meet the infinite diversity of their needs and desires through continued digital innovation L Oreal supports diversity and sustainable ethical sourcing for all our products and we have reduced our emissions by approx 78 since 2005 The DNA of L Oreal is Innovation and we are driven by a real passion for the future Our Research and Innovation Centers in India are the sixth innovation hub for L Oreal worldwide to fuel local market innovations The distance between beauty and tech is closing rapidly and we are determined to be pioneers in this new beauty tech world New digital technologies and services are making the world of beauty move faster than ever before Data and artificial intelligence are opening new horizons for personalization and customization By incorporating digital into everything that we do we are creating a better relationship with our consumers With several billion units produced the Operations Department is at the heart of the group s performance and is one of its major levers Working in Operations at L Oreal means working in a dynamic and diverse environment with opportunities for functional mobility and an international career A wide range of training courses motivating responsibilities and highly varied assignments will enable you to learn and develop In our journey we are looking for talented individuals who can lead us on this mission Would you like to be a part of the adventure We have a suitable opening in the Operations - Product Development department for the role of Manager - Product Development for the SAPMENA South Asia Pacific Middle East North Africa zone based in Mumbai Scope As a Product Development Manager you will be responsible to manage a portfolio of projects within Operations as Brand business partner and in collaboration with R I with an overall vision of the finished product pack formula process in compliance with commitments made with the Brands by ensuring global responsibility for the project timing gross margin L4TF perceived value innovation quality Job Responsibilities Study the feasibility of new briefs and advise marketing by providing optimized solutions pack formula process as part of a consumer-centric and perceived-value approach Formalize and validate the technical translation of the marketing brief in compliance with the QCP system including validation and monitoring of Autocoms Implement and conduct product risk analysis where necessary Prepare distribute and ensure the monitoring of schedules Show flexibility to speed up development and activate lead time improvement levers Prepare distribute and ensure the follow-up of prices estimates discuss the gross margin and report dilutive projects Contribute to the design-to-value approach by suggesting appropriate value-analysis actions packaging process formulas and by deploying validated actions Create distribute and optimize SPOT scores Discuss and build together with the brands the L4TF roadmaps and ensure they are monitored Mobilize actors involved in the project and the necessary experts and ensure appropriate reminders are sent out Report regularly on the progress of projects report deviations definition scheduling price L4TF commitments and suggest solutions manage coordinate multidisciplinary projects process tools formulas etc Help Brands prepare launch plans by incorporating profitability scheduling lead-time quality and L4TF challenges Develop your knowledge of the market competition as part of a category-based approach Promote and transform product innovation projects with the Brands in collaboration with the Operations Innovation department Ensure data quality through regular updates in the different tools Magellan MINDS SPOT TAG Key L Oreal Competencies INNOVATOR STRATEGIST PEOPLE DEVELOPER INTEGRATOR ENTREPRENEUR Key Behavioral Competencies Lead your development projects with rigor aiming for operational excellence Can obtain information from experts in a meaningful way to anticipate and manage risks Optimize the management of your projects by providing at the right moment the inputs needed for decision-making Understand and takes cognisance of Brand strategy quality profitability quality level etc and the challenges faced by Operation Develop optimized solutions value for money timescale sustainability to meet Market expectations in accordance with operations strategy Identify brands innovation needs and push creative solutions packaging innovation process formula Demonstrate knowledge of the technical areas on your activity packaging formula manufacturing and packaging processes supply Understand L Oreal s organizations its Corporate Social Responsibilities and its design quality system Key Relationships Internal Stakeholders Sourcing Packaging Marketing DMI R I Color and Artwork Manufacturing Quality Internal Stakeholders Suppliers Education and Qualification 3-6 years of experience in the Operations domain packaging sourcing manufacturing processing etc Project management skills Excellent communication skills written and oral with diverse stakeholders Excellent organizational skills able to analyze rapidly evolving situations and prioritize To be at ease working in autonomy as well as driving project groups Passion for the beauty finished goods and curiosity to constantly learn and explore new areas Travel required Travel will be need based on requirement L Oreal is committed to building a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer L Oreal closely prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual s race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability or any other characteristic protected by law