The posting
Welcome to IBG! IBG (Innovative Beauty Group) is a global one-stop beauty shop. By partnering with our clients as an extension of their teams, we bring beauty visions to life. IBG consists of more than 300 colleagues spread over 13 locations worldwide.
IBG North America specializes in turnkey solutions, private label and packaging in the beauty industry. Together, we are concept builders and boosters with global opportunities for well-known retailers and brands.
Our New York team is looking for a Project Manager who can take ownership of client projects from concept through to delivery. In this role, you will be responsible for managing new launches for full turnkey, stock packaging and fragrance projects and ensure on-time delivery, at a targeted margin, within respect of the customers quality & timing expectations.
This role is ideal for someone who has a strong project management background with hands-on product development experience. This is for an existing vacancy.
In this role, you will:
- Organize Kick off meeting with Sales, Quality & NPD management (once brief is assigned) & define best approach (approved vendors, risk assessments. etc)
- Source accessory, packaging and/or formula based on customer brief.
- Source and vet vendors compatible with project and regulatory requirements
- Negotiate with suppliers to get the right cost to meet IBG target margins & customer target price
- Prepare Costing sheets & monitor target margin.
- Request samples and compare for quality and performance before submitting to customer.
- Work with Quality/Regulatory team to ensure formula meets customer blacklist and is compliant with country of sell.
- Manage & lead new WON projects to meet expected target.
- Lead Communication between with Internal & External teams
- Create, monitor & communicate Timeline/Critical Path with Internal & External Teams
About you
- Bachelor’s degree in Science/Cosmetics, Fashion Management, Business/Marketing
- 3-5 years experience in a previous project management or product development role
- Project planning experience and have strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Previous experience working with fragrance houses, international factories and vendors strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of Wrike, and ClickUp or other Project Management tools is an asset
- Previous experience in beauty or personal care considered an asset
What we offer
You will enjoy being part of an energetic and hands-on team, excited about beauty and home care. You will work with passionate and talented colleagues who inspire and support each other. We have fun and celebrate successes together, but we are also not afraid to roll up our sleeves and get the job done.
On top of that you will get:
- A competitive total rewards package with a salary range of $80,000-$100,000 depending on experience
- A comprehensive health/dental and retirement savings plan with employer match
- To work in a hybrid environment with the opportunity to work 2 days remotely
- An international working environment full of energy, beauty and growth
- Opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally.
- Of course, a great bunch of colleagues.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled tools may be used to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. While these tools assist our teams, our use of AI does not replace human decision making, and all final hiring decisions are made by authorized human personnel.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and encourage applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, and other identities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know by contacting us at [email protected] so we can work with you to meet your needs.
