Senior Supply Chain Product Developer

JDE USA, headquartered in Maynard, MA, is a fast-growing premium consumer packaged goods company that is a standalone subsidiary of JDE Peet’s, the largest pure-play coffee and tea company globally. JDE Pueet’s business is fueled by a supply chain reaching more than 100 countries, unleashing the possibilities of coffee & tea through their strong portfolio of global, regional and local brands. These brands are built upon a rich history and heritage deeply rooted in the diverse coffee & tea cultures in which we work. The JDE Peet’s portfolio supplies coffee and tea to everyone, no matter who they are, where they are, or what their preferences are. JDE USA offers Tea Forté globally and L’OR Coffee in the U.S.

The Senior Supply Chain Product Developer will lead JDE USA’s New Product Development (NPD) and Value-Added Engineering (VAE) projects to ensure that they meet all project objectives and requirements, which include on-time, on-cost, on-spec, and on-quality. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the product development process coupled with a demonstrated history of launching new consumer goods into Retail and eCommerce channels. This role is the bridge between product development and execution into the supply chain.  The candidate must be able to exhibit concrete examples of working directly with suppliers of packaging components, coordinating all facets of the product development cycle, specification/SOP development, BOM and product costing, logistics and fulfilment optimization, and providing solutions that enable our retail/eComm partners to be successful.  

Responsibilities: 

• Lead cross-functional teams – Marketing, Sales, Finance, Logistics, Planning, Sourcing -  to deliver NPD/VAE projects.
• Own product costing, BOM development, supply chain design, and execution for NPD and VAE projects.
• Primary focus toward packaging development projects, i.e. corrugated boxes, paperboard cartons, labeling, pouches, films, artwork/printing, pallets/pallet patterns, and execution of prototypes.
• Working knowledge of Wholesale/eComm transportation/warehousing practices, such as Amazon, D2C, Club/Retail environments.
• Accountable for working with Suppliers and our Logistics team to optimize all inbound.
• Responsible for maintaining product and component specifications, including work instructions and assembly documents for NPD/VAE projects and ongoing product revisions.
• Works with the Master Data Team to ensure ERP data is accurate for all NPD/VAE projects.
• Collaborates with Sourcing to identify suppliers for new/revised components and is the lead for all sample development and execution of components into production.
• Works within the IBP and Stage Gate processes to ensure timely delivery of documentation/information to project teams to enable swift, informed decision making.
• In collaboration with the PMO office, acts as the Project Manager for all NPD/VAE projects, including setting up and maintaining project schedules to ensure timely execution.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally when required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or other relevant degree
• 5-7 years of product development experience in a similar role with demonstrated experience in packaging.
• Exceptional facilitation skills; ability to identify barriers and resolve them quickly.
• Demonstrated history in developing consumer products for both Retail and eComm channels; experience in packaged foods industry desired.
• Experience with sampling/prototyping & production partners.
• Desire to initiate/participate in continuous process improvement.
• Exceptional negotiation, project management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a cross-functional, 3PL/co-manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Experience in managing product supply chains in complex manufacturing environments highly desirable.
• Experience with NetSuite is preferred.
• Hands-on leadership skills, ability to motivate and develop team.

Job Type: Full time, Onsite (hybrid) within driving distance of our Maynard, MA office.