New Introduction Product Assistant of Product Manager (NPI/NPD) - Big US company

 

Job Title: Assistant of Product Manager (Chinese and English speaking) 

Location: Tan Phu Chung, Cu Chi, Dong Nai 
Reports To: Manager (Hong Kong) and Senior Manager (Vietnamese) 

Working hours: Mon – Fri (7:30 – 4:00) 

Department: Marketing & Program Management 

1st Round Interview: 

• Interviewer: MPM Manager (Hong Kong) 

• Format: Online interview 

2nd Round Interview: 

• Interviewer: Senior Manager (Vietnam) 

• Format: Offline interview (Candidate needs to attend in person) 

 

Compensation & Benefits 

• Free lunch provided at the company canteen. 

• Receive 100% of salary during the probation period. 

• Social insurance contribution based on the full salary. 

• 24/7 accident insurance coverage. 

• Health care insurance package (PVI Care) for employees. 

• 13th-month salary bonus. 

• Phone allowance: VND 300,000/month. 

• 12 annual leave days. 

• Annual salary review. 

• Gifts provided on special occasions and holidays throughout the year. 

 

Work closely with regional Product Management teams across North America, Europe, and Australia, as well as Development teams in Hong Kong, China, and Vietnam, to achieve customer business development objectives. The role will be responsible for supporting New Product Development (NPD), managing existing product lines, driving cost improvement initiatives, and coordinating cross-functional activities to ensure successful project execution. 

Key Responsibilities and Authorities 

1. New Product Development (NPD) 

• Assess new product opportunities and conduct benchmarking activities. 

• Prepare product cost estimations and commercial quotations. 

• Conduct financial analysis and provide commercial justification for new projects. 

• Track project costs, schedules, and progress throughout the development process. 

• Coordinate with internal departments to deliver project objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner. 

• Present project status updates to management. 

2. Account Management & Business Support 

• Provide account management support and reporting to overseas business units. 

• Coordinate with cross-functional departments on daily product, supply chain, and order processing issues. 

• Handle customer complaints and support quality issue resolution. 

• Support system and database maintenance activities. 

3. Product Line Management & Business Improvement 

• Initiate and manage Cost Improvement Projects (CIP). 

• Support customer requests related to quotations, order placement, and promotional product development. 

• Support regional commercial activities through product and supply chain initiatives. 

• Develop and implement business improvement and supply chain management initiatives. 

4. Other Responsibilities 

• Participate in ad hoc projects assigned by the Company. 

• Report to and support the Senior Manager of Business Development in: 

• Daily Vietnam operation management. 

• Process improvement and development. 

• Customer visits and business activities. 

Requirements 

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration or related disciplines. 

Experience 

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the manufacturing industry, preferably in consumer products or electronic equipment. 

• Strong understanding of factory operations and manufacturing processes. 

• Experience working with product development teams or consumer goods projects is preferred. 

Knowledge 

• Good understanding of finance and accounting principles. 

• Knowledge of trading, import, and export activities. 

• Familiarity with product development processes and supply chain management. 

Functional Skills 

• Excellent written and spoken English and Mandarin communication skills are mandatory. 

• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

Personal Attributes 

• Willingness to learn with a proactive and self-motivated mindset. 

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. 

• Well-organized with excellent communication skills. 

• Positive, solution-oriented, and can-do attitude.