Senior Director, Product Development & Procurement

About Clearly Filtered :

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

Clearly Filtered is a rapidly growing, privately-owned e-commerce company specializing in innovative water filtration solutions.

With a dedicated team of 30 employees, we are passionate about delivering high-quality, health-conscious products that empower our customers to live healthier lives.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Director of Product Development & Procurement to lead our product development and supply chain strategy.

Position Overview :

The Senior Director, Product Development & Procurement will be responsible for overseeing and aligning all aspects of product development, product design, quality assurance, and supply chain.

This strategic leader will guide the development of the company’s product roadmap from concept to market launch. This role demands a high level of cross-functional leadership, project management expertise, financial stewardship, and a proactive approach to driving business growth and efficiency.

This role is ideal for a seasoned operations professional who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment with little structure and has experience in scaling e-commerce organizations.

Key Responsibilities :

• Product Roadmap Ownership :
• Lead the strategic planning, development, and execution of the company’s product roadmap.
• Balance timing, budget, and resource allocation effectively, setting clear priorities and ensuring the team delivers on milestones.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate go-to-market strategies and adapt the roadmap based on changing market conditions, customer feedback, and competitive analysis.
• Use data-driven insights to assess product performance and adjust the roadmap, ensuring that product launches are timely and meet customer needs.
• Product Development Leadership :
• Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from ideation and concept through design, development, testing, and launch.
• Foster innovation in product design while maintaining a focus on practicality, scalability, and customer usability.
• Ensure the team is developing products that resonate with Clearly Filtered’s customer base and stay ahead of market trends.
• Ensure seamless coordination between product design, engineering, and manufacturing to accelerate time-to-market.
• Regularly review and refine development processes to enhance efficiency and maintain agility.
• Product Quality :
• Establish and maintain stringent quality control standards throughout the product development and manufacturing process.
• Implement robust Quality Assurance (QA) processes that focus on preventing defects and ensuring consistency in product performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify potential quality issues early in the development cycle.
• Continuously evaluate product performance post-launch through feedback loops with Customer Experience.
• Vendor Management & Diversification :
• Build and maintain strong, long-term partnerships with key manufacturing vendors.
• Diversify the company’s supplier base to reduce risk and improve product quality.
• Conduct regular performance reviews with vendors to assess quality, timelines, and responsiveness.
• Supply Chain Oversight :
• Align supply chain strategies with product development and market demand.
• Oversee procurement, inventory management, and logistics to optimize product flow.
• Use data analytics and forecasting tools to enhance supply chain visibility.
• Go-to-Market Strategy Leadership :
• Lead the creation and execution of go-to-market strategies for new products.
• Work closely with Marketing to develop effective product positioning and launch campaigns.
• Ensure Legal and Finance teams are involved early to address compliance and contract considerations.
• Project Management :
• Develop and implement rigorous project management frameworks.
• Lead cross-functional teams in setting clear project timelines, goals, and milestones.
• Evaluate project performance post-launch to identify areas of improvement.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in product development, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Strong project management skills, with a track record of leading product development.
• Experience managing vendor relationships.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on financial stewardship.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Why Join Us?

At Clearly Filtered, we value innovation, creativity, and a commitment to quality. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our growth and success.

If you are excited by the prospect of leading a talented team and helping to shape the future of water filtration, we would love to hear from you!

This is an on-site full-time salaried position based out of our office located in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Full time hours are Monday through Friday, 9AM - 4PM.

What we can offer you :

• Family friendly environment
• Collaborative team setting
• Work-life balance with 9AM - 4PM schedule
• Medical / Dental benefits for full-time employees
• 401(k) with company match

Salary range : $180,000.00 - $200,000.00 annually depending on experience, education, and qualifications. This role is bonus eligible.

Clearly Filtered is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

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