About Snuggle Me Organic

Snuggle Me Organic is a leading company in the baby product industry, dedicated to creating modern, loved baby products. Our commitment to quality and innovation has made us a trusted brand featured in major retailers such as Target, Nordstrom, and Babylist. We take pride in our mission to provide families with products that enhance their parenting journey. Join us as we continue to expand our product line and make a positive impact on families worldwide.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Product Innovation Sourcing Lead to join Snuggle Me Organic, leader in the baby category.

This role will oversee our sourcing and new product development initiatives in the softlines category, focusing on baby products such as nursery pillows and loungers. This role involves not only identifying and integrating new suppliers but also enhancing product development with our existing partners. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the softlines market, particularly in baby & juvenile products, and will be responsible for ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and innovation. This position is crucial for maintaining our competitive edge in the market and requires a blend of strategic sourcing skills and hands-on project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and refine our sourcing strategy for softlines, focusing on baby & juvenile products, ensuring alignment with company standards for quality, sustainability, and ethics.
  
• Conduct thorough market research to keep abreast of industry trends and advancements in baby & juvenile products, ensuring our offerings are innovative and market-leading.
  
• Negotiate contracts with new suppliers, focusing on competitive pricing while upholding our quality standards.
  
• Attend trade fairs and industry events to network with potential suppliers, adding to our creative product portfolio.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including technical, branding, and operations departments, for effective new product development.
  
• Manage the product development lifecycle, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality benchmarks.
  
• Oversee prototype development and pilot runs, refining products based on feedback.
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing suppliers, serving as the main contact for product development inquiries.
  
• Address and resolve challenges in the product development and manufacturing process.
  
• Work alongside in-house teams to ensure product concepts are feasible and align with brand values/strategies.
  
• Utilize project management tools for tracking progress and maintaining clear communication across all stakeholders.
  
• Implement risk management strategies to anticipate and mitigate potential project delays or challenges.
  
  

About you

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing and product development, preferably in softlines and baby & juvenile products.
  
• Demonstrated ability in strategic sourcing and building supplier relationships.
  
• Strong project management skills with experience in leading product development initiatives.
  
• In-depth knowledge of baby & juvenile product trends, textile materials, and manufacturing processes.
  
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in English and Mandarin.
  

Our benefits

• Hybrid working 
• 25 days holiday
• Public holidays
• Friday afternoons off in August