Associate Manager, New Product Development Operations (Hybrid Role - New York)

OLAPLEX, a category-defining leader in prestige hair care, continuously seeks talented individuals to join in our mission to transform foundational hair health and deliver great hair days today, tomorrow, and for years to come.

As the original bond builder, we are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates the bonds within our teams. OLAPLEX elevates individuals from all backgrounds with the belief that together we can unlock the full potential of science to extend the health, life, and beauty of hair for all.

We are looking for a qualified Associate Project Manager to oversee operational aspects of Promotional Product Development, including Kits, Samples, and Marketing Merchandise. This role ensures timely, efficient, and cost-effective execution of Promotional products that align with Marketing campaigns and various business objectives. The Associate Manager, NPD Ops, will report to the Senior Manager, NPD Ops, and support various ongoing NPD projects and company initiatives.

• Drive on-time hand-offs with Operations stakeholders for merchandise, seasonal kit, and sample project briefs from the Marketing Manager
• Partner with the Project Manager to ensure the accurate Production, Logistics, and Distribution timelines are represented on the project plan
• Oversee purchasing and production lead-time discussions alongside the Procurement team
• Compile development specifications and initiate Supplier RFQs with Sourcing Manager, ensuring on time for purchasing deadlines (including Packaging, Subassembly, and Kitting)
• Collaborate with Project Manager to ensure Development and Creative milestones are on track. Own and maintain all Operational milestones
• Attend weekly NPD meeting as Ops Representative for Kit/Sampling projects and report out business critical updates regarding launch status to Ops Team
• Lead seasonal kit and sampling project discussions in weekly cross-functional Operations Commercialization meeting to ensure efficient communication
• Responsible for confirming bill of materials and request SKU & item creation
• Partner with the Sourcing and Procurement teams to transition responsibilities for replenishment orders of evergreen kits/samples
• Support Senior Manager, NPD Operations in various NPD launches, following-up with Operations stakeholders to ensure Commercialization deliverables on track

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 4-5+ years experience in project management, with deep understanding of timeline dependencies related to supply chain deliverables.
• A creative thinker who demonstrates proactive problem-solving.
• Detail oriented with strong follow through skills - able to organize and prioritize multiple projects.
• Has a sense of urgency in managing time and while accomplishing tasks.
• Collaborative mindset – ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment and project success.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence efficient decision-making.
• Experience in CPG, specifically beauty, required.

We'd love to have you apply, even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement. What's most important to us is finding authentic and accountable people who feel connected to our mission and values, not just candidates who check off all the boxes. We are looking for someone who will bring all their expertise, learn, and grow with us.

The annual base pay for this position is $80,000 - $95,000 with eligibility for an annual bonus. The actual base pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, years of relevant experience, skill level, functional expertise, certificates or other professional licenses held and geographic location.

• Competitive compensation 
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and flexible work schedules
• Wellness: Company Contribution to Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Employees and their Families, Company Paid Employee Life Insurance, Optional additional Life Insurance, and Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage Options 
• Parental Leave: Up to 18 weeks for birthing-parents and up to 10 weeks for non-birthing new parents
• Financial Well-being: Roth and 401k plans: 100% match up to the first 4% and is immediately vested
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program: Career development is as important to us as we know it is to you! 
• Our culture has an “attitude of gratitude” and a shared passion for our brand. Join our Bond Builder DEI committee to play a role celebrating DEI at OLAPLEX 
• Products: Twenty (20) free products per year, plus a friends and family discount 

Our mission is to create a culture that celebrates our bonds by embracing, elevating, and empowering individuals from all backgrounds.

OLAPLEX is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.