The Planet Group
Product Development Manager
San Diego, Texas, US
Role snapshot
The Planet Group is hiring a Product Development Manager on a full-time basis. This is a hybrid role based in San Diego, Texas, US.
- Company
- The Planet Group
- Location
- San Diego, Texas, US
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
Who this role suits
People with roughly one to three years of experience who can own small pieces of work with light guidance and want to widen their scope.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare two or three stories about work you owned end to end, including one thing that went wrong and what you changed.
- Read what The Planet Group publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
Associate Global Sourcing | Product Development, Buying & Procurement
San Diego, CA (Hybrid: Tue-Thu Onsite | Mon/Fri Remote)
$37-$42/hr W2
3-Month Contract (Potential Extension)
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an Associate Global Sourcing Manager to support private-label product sourcing, vendor management, and product development initiatives. This role is ideal for professionals with experience in sourcing, procurement, buying, merchandising, product development, or supply chain operations who enjoy working cross-functionally and driving products from concept through launch.
This position will initially support a consumer products category and may evolve as business needs change.
Responsibilities
- Manage supplier and vendor relationships, including international partners
- Support new product development and commercialization efforts
- Analyze product costs and identify opportunities to improve margins
- Coordinate production timelines and ensure on-time delivery
- Collaborate with merchandising, inventory, product development, design, and operations teams
- Assist with sourcing initiatives, supplier evaluations, and cost negotiations
- Track and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Utilize Excel and data analysis to support business decisions
- Resolve supplier, production, and product-related issues throughout the product lifecycle
Qualifications Required
- 2-5 years of experience in one or more of the following:
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Buying
- Merchandising
- Product Development
- Supply Chain
- Experience working with suppliers, vendors, manufacturers, or production partners
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced communication and project coordination abilities
- Strong Excel skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
- Experience with private-label products
- Consumer products, retail, apparel, hardgoods, CPG, or manufacturing experience
- Exposure to international suppliers and production processes
- Cost negotiation and margin optimization experience
- Bachelor's degree
Why This Opportunity?
- Exposure to global sourcing and supplier management
- Ownership of product development and commercialization initiatives
- Collaborative, cross-functional environment
- Potential for contract extension
- Opportunity to work on high-impact consumer product programs