Title: Product Development Manager
Chicago, IL, US, 60638
Requisition Number: 153710
Job Description
Cintas Global Supply Chain is seeking a Product Development Manager to manage medium to large-sized, moderately complex projects in support of the sourcing strategy and division. This role is responsible for all aspects of the project life-cycle: proactive development, planning, scope definition, design, execution, and delivery. Track progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators, and prepare reports to senior management. Manage communications and the flow of information between internal stakeholders, vendors, suppliers, and/or other relevant parties. Seek to drive external and internal innovation for all products within assigned product categories. Develop and apply knowledge of supplier capabilities in successful execution of product development requirements. Develop and deliver trainings to relevant stakeholders. Handle moderately complex issues and problems, and refer more complex issues to higher-level leaders. Collaborate with others to identify opportunities and develop solutions that meet business needs. Core competencies of this role include dealing with ambiguity, teamwork and collaboration, customer focus, problem solving and attention to detail.
Skills/Qualifications
Required
• High School Diploma/GED; Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Intranet/internet
• Ability to manage multiple apparel projects at a time
• Experience with textiles and/or apparel
• Minimum of 2 years of Product Development , Project Management experience
Preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience
• Experience with SAP
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management software
Cintas offers comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, featuring employee health care premiums that are 30% lower than the national average for our industry. One of our medical plan options is even offered at zero cost to our partners.
Additionally, our employee-partners enjoy:
• Competitive Pay
• 401(k)/Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Disability and Life Insurance Packages
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Career Advancement Opportunities
Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas is a publicly held company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.
Cintas Corporation helps more than 900,000 businesses of all types and sizes get READY™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing a wide range of products and services that enhance our customers’ image and help keep their facilities and employees clean, safe and looking their best. With products and services including uniforms, mats, mops, restroom supplies, first aid and safety products, fire extinguishers and testing, and safety and compliance training, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®.
To support our growth across North America, we’re seeking driven professionals with ambition to move up within our company. Our professional culture, our dedication to our employee-partners and limitless career opportunities—these are just a few benefits we’re proud to offer. Our employee-partners know every job is critical, and that teamwork drives innovation. Let’s talk about how you’ll fit into our team and how your hard work will be recognized through competitive pay, world-class benefits and ongoing career development. Are you Ready™ for limitless opportunities at Cintas?
Cintas Corporation is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Job Category: Supply Chain
Organization: Global Supply Chain
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: 1st Shift
Nearest Major Market: Chicago
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