Mandarin Speaker (Product Development Manager)

Job Description

• Define and execute product strategy, roadmap, and product positioning aligned with company goals.
• Translate market trends, customer insights, and business needs into actionable product concepts and development plans.
• Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation, sourcing, sampling, production, until product launch.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with internal teams including R&D, Marketing, Sales, Purchasing, and Production.
• Build and maintain strong communication with overseas suppliers and vendors, especially Mandarin-speaking partners.
• Handle negotiation with suppliers regarding pricing, MOQ, specifications, production timeline, and quality standards.
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for new product launches.
• Monitor product performance, customer feedback, and competitor activities to drive continuous product improvement.
• Ensure product development processes run according to timeline, cost targets, and company quality standards.
• Prepare project reports, progress updates, and product documentation for related stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Mandarin Literature, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as Product Manager, Product Development, Sourcing, or related role (preferably in manufacturing or import industry).
• Fluent in Mandarin, both spoken and written, for daily communication with overseas suppliers and business partners.
• Strong understanding of product development, sourcing process, and market dynamics.
• Experienced in handling supplier negotiation and product development coordination.
• Proven ability to manage product launches and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work under pressure in a fast-moving environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project tracking/reporting tools.