Private Label & Directly Imported Pharma Brands Department Manager (2023642)

Role Overview

Private Label & Directly Imported Pharma Brands Department Manager at Nahdi, responsible for overall Private Label new product development and direct imports process in accordance with defined strategy.

Role Purpose

Lead the development, execution, and optimization of Private Label and Direct Imports product launches and initiatives. Drive cross-functional coordination to ensure achievement of commercial, quality, and regulatory KPIs while managing vendor relationships and building high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

• Develop and propose annual product development and launch plans based on category opportunities, market trends, consumer insights, competitive analysis, supplier capabilities, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct category assessments, segmentation analyses, and portfolio reviews to identify growth opportunities and recommend new product launches.
• Identify and source new manufacturers and suppliers through global trade fairs, market research, supplier audits, and strategic sourcing activities.

Product Development & Execution

• Lead the development and execution of Private Label and Direct Imports launch plans, ensuring achievement of sales, profit, and business objectives.
• Manage and drive Private Label and Direct Imports projects from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with business strategy, timelines, and performance targets.
• Plan, prioritize, and lead product development projects while ensuring effective project governance and stakeholder alignment.
• Ensure all NPD projects are delivered within defined timelines and SLAs.

Vendor Management & Sourcing

• Identify, evaluate, and select vendors and suppliers aligned with Nahdi's criteria and standards.
• Lead supplier selection activities, including preparation of RFQs, tender management, bid evaluations, supplier assessments, and recommendation of preferred vendors.
• Ensure vendor selection processes are conducted in line with company policies, governance standards, and agreed procurement procedures.
• Build, maintain, and manage strategic relationships with vendors, including performance evaluations, negotiations, commercial agreements, logistics alignment, quality compliance, and contract management.
• Lead contract negotiations and oversee the preparation, execution, and maintenance of supplier agreements and contract databases.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure compliance throughout the product lifecycle by collaborating with Supply Chain, Commercial, Marketing, Quality, Regulatory, and other relevant functions.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance and Regulatory teams to ensure products and suppliers comply with all legal requirements and internal quality standards.

Stakeholder Management & Coordination

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of product development initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to successfully execute Private Label and Direct Imports initiatives and ensure delivery against agreed objectives.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor, track, and report the performance of Private Label and Direct Imports initiatives through relevant reports and business reviews.
• Conduct pre- and post-launch cost-benefit analyses, evaluating financial viability, risks, market positioning, and product performance to maximize return on investment.
• Monitor product lifecycle performance and recommend optimization, enhancement, or rationalization opportunities as needed.

Team Management

• Manage, coach, and develop team members, fostering a high-performance and growth-oriented culture.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor Degree
• 7 years of experience in FMCG Retail, preferably with Private Label or Contract Manufacturing background in product development
• International business and overseas buying experience preferred

Skills & Competencies

• MS Office Suite
• English language proficiency
• Arabic language proficiency

Additional Information

• Work Environment: 80% indoors, 20% outdoors
• Working Schedule: 5 working days per week, 2 days off
• Working Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with 1 hour break