Product Sourcing and Development Manager

We are seeking an experienced Amazon Product Sourcing and Development Manager to join a growing US-based Amazon Private Label brand. As the company expands, the founder requires a dedicated professional to take full ownership of the product lifecycle—from sourcing and factory validation to ensuring products are shelf-ready. This role is critical in allowing the founder to focus on growth and marketing efforts. The position demands a hands-on approach, with direct responsibility for factory relationships, quality control, and timely product launches.

Key Responsibilities
- Manage the entire product development process, from product specifications through factory selection, sampling, validation, and final preparation for launch.
- Maintain and expand direct relationships with China-based factories; candidates must have an existing network and proven experience working directly with factories, not through intermediaries.
- Identify and resolve quality issues on live products by working closely with suppliers to prevent returns and customer dissatisfaction.
- Oversee the supply-side launch timeline, ensuring production, sampling, and shipping milestones are met to avoid delays.
- Develop clear, customer-facing technical content such as product inserts and instruction manuals to support product usability and compliance.

This role does not include:
- Purchase order creation and inventory management, which are handled by another team member.
- Marketing activities, listing optimization, or pay-per-click (PPC) campaigns, which remain the responsibility of the founder and existing marketing team.

Required Qualifications
- Proven direct experience sourcing products from China factories, with at least five years preferred. Experience must be hands-on, not via agencies or middlemen.
- Demonstrated success in managing product development from concept and sampling through to launch, ideally with four or more years of experience.
- Strong written English skills, capable of producing clear, customer-facing technical documentation.
- Ability to work independently and take full ownership of outcomes without requiring extensive supervision.

Preferred Qualifications and Additional Information
- Prior experience specifically within the Amazon Private Label space, including familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLC), listing requirements, and what it means for a product to be “launch-ready” on Amazon.
- Experience negotiating pricing and terms directly with suppliers is highly valued.
- Candidates should be comfortable working in a hybrid setup based in Karachi, combining remote and on-site work as needed.

Education and Language Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Fluency in English is preferred to ensure effective communication and documentation.

This role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of product sourcing and development within a fast-growing Amazon brand, working closely with international suppliers and internal teams to deliver high-quality products on schedule. If you have a strong network of factory contacts in China, a track record of successful product launches, and the ability to manage technical content, this position could be an excellent fit.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and should be prepared to discuss their comfort with a hybrid work environment.