Product Developer_

Reynoldsburg

Product Developer

Brand: Bath & Body Works

Location: Reynoldsburg, OH, US

Location Type: Hybrid

Job ID: 04B8S

Job Area: Production and Sourcing

Employment type: Full-time

Description

Product Developer

At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent where our associate population is as diverse as the communities we serve, live and work. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet in a way that will make us proud for years to come because we believe the world is a brighter, happier place when everyone has access to the things that make them happy.

Lead Product and Fragrance development end-to-end for assigned brand/category. Partner closely with manager and internal / external partners to translate ideas into concepts and concepts into products/fragrances. Collaborate and establish strong business relationships with functional and cross functional partners as well as external partners. Apply takeaways of product and fragrance development fundamentals. Support opposing trend analysis and understand the customer to stay relevant!

ResponsibilitiesProduct & Fragrance Development

+ Responsible for the product and fragrance development of assigned category / projects.

+ Work closely with Manager on end-to end development, working with cross functional partners and external partners – responsible to deliver against time-sensitive development achievement and handoffs.

+ Lead the execution and processing of systems workflow.

+ Track base and fragrance submissions

+ Work with Leadership to interpret brief and identify vendors for new development.

+ Drive on-site development when possible (i.e. contract fillers, fragrance houses) with management support, as needed.

+ Obtain submissions from Suppliers. Evaluate, redirect, follow up and gain necessary approvals

+ Partner with cross-functional partners on the overall performance and aesthetics, as needed

+ Evaluate and collaborate with Package Development ensure formula, fragrance and packaging alignment to deliver optimal performance.

+ Support troubleshoot in response to overall development issues with Manager and cross-functional teams; identify possible solutions.

+ Responsible for maintenance and updates of status sheets / trackers for assigned programs

+ Support panel testing of products/fragrances and provide initial analysis and recommendations.

+ Provide sampling support for large scale external consumer testing; begin to participate in result analysis

Category & Market Expertise (Including: Internal, External, Libraries, Other)

+ Support tracking of diligent launch activity

+ Obtain a thorough and in-depth understanding of Bath and Body Works offerings in store

+ Build awareness to brand relevant and opposing product and store environments

+ Support the libraries within product and fragrance development as needed

Data Management/Reporting

+ Responsible for own brief workflow working closely with Manager.

+ Analyze, in partnership with Manger, information from timelines, achievements and status sheets, solving issues and elevating them as needed

+ Responsible for feasibility and accuracy of all timelines

+ Responsible for achievement work flow documentation

Cross Functional Support/Relationship Building

+ Build cross functional relationships with internal peers both across Bath and Body Works

+ Build professional relationships with relevant external vendors

Talent Management/Development

+ Creation and execution of Performance Review and Career Management Profile for self

+ Train cross functional partners when possible

+ Identify continuous learning opportunities for own development (ie. Learning Manager, attend other meetings to gain insights, job shadowing)

+ Participate and support Enterprise initiatives

+ Attend training

+ Continue to build skills

+ On board with cross functional partners to better understand how the functions work together

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

+ 3-5 years of shown experience in creative fragrance and product development; experience in beauty or personal care categories strongly preferred

+ Strong communicator

+ Able to thrive is a fast pace environment

+ Self-starter

+ Problem solver

+ Attention to Detail & Accuracy

+ Able to be proactive

+ Flexible

+ Strong time Management skills

+ Strong Digital literacy

Education

+ Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Core Competencies

+ Lead with Curiosity & Humility

+ Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow

+ Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose

+ Observe, Engage & Connect

+ Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence

+ Deliver Business Results

Benefits

We invite you to join Gingham Nation, where we invest in our associates through competitive compensation, benefits, and development opportunities, so they can continue to be their best at work, at home, and in their communities. Benefits offered to our eligible associates include a no cost mental health and well-being program, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, flexible and affordable saving programs, paid time off and a merchandise discount. Visit bbwbenefits.com for details.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment.

We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.