Global Product Executive at ZURU

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Timeline Management, Product Development, Innovation, Data Analysis, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Collaboration, Operations, Cost Savings, Data Accuracy, Attention To Detail, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

About ZURU ZURU is on a mission to disrupt industries and challenge the status quo through innovation and automation. Our brands reflect this vision: ZURU Toys re-imagines play, ZURU Tech leads the next building revolution, and ZURU Edge creates modern FMCG brands for today’s consumers. Founded in 2003 by EY Entrepreneur of the Year brothers Nick and Mat Mowbray, ZURU has grown to over 5,000 team members across 30+ international locations. As one of the world’s largest toy companies, our award-winning brands include Bunch O Balloons, Mini Brands, XSHOT, Rainbocorns, and Smashers. Our FMCG portfolio features MONDAY Haircare, Rascals, NOOD, BONKERS, Gumi Yum Surprise, and more. For more information, visit www.zuru.com. YOUR ROLE You will collaborate with all global stakeholders to drive and implement the global product strategy across all baby brands, product types, and markets. The breadth and responsibility of this role is incredibly unique — you will learn all necessary steps to take a product from an idea to an international success. If you're interested in product development, data analysis, manufacturing, and supply chain, and want to help drive product success in one of the fastest-growing FMCG companies in the world, this role is perfect for you. HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT You will own the end-to-end journey of bringing products to life — from the first spark of an idea through to a finished product on shelves across the globe. As the baby team expands into new markets, retailers, and product categories, you will be the critical link that translates commercial needs into tangible, compliant, and market-ready products — delivered on time, every time. You will build direct relationships with stakeholders across every function and every continent, becoming the go-to person for product knowledge, timelines, and execution. The decisions you make and the standards you set will directly shape the direction of our brands and the impact they have CORE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES \n Project and Timeline Management End-to-end project management for all allocated markets' product-related projects, including new products, customisations, and continuous improvements, as well as ad hoc projects such as retailer displays. Timeline management — proactively obtain all information needed and drive each development milestone to deliver market-leading products on time. Product Development and Innovation Drive insights-led product creation, coordinating both lab and field testing of our products. Create and manage design briefs for world-class product packaging. Identify gaps in the market and help ideate product opportunities and improvements. Educate and upskill wider teams within the baby business on our products and technologies. Regulatory and Compliance Collaborate with legal, regulatory teams, and merchandisers to ensure our products and packaging meet all necessary requirements of the customer, market, and appropriate jurisdiction. Develop new product claims, ensuring legally approved substantiation exists for every claim in each market. Stakeholder Collaboration and Operations Collaborate closely with the teams in China to drive manufacturing efficiencies and cost savings across the supply chain, improving speed to market. Assist in the creation of both internally and externally facing templates and documents to standardise our product development process and professionalise our external data presentation. Ensure our benchmark product performance data bank is up to date, managing in-house and third-party testing. Improve data accuracy and accessibility for our global stakeholders. \n SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Experience and Qualifications • 1-2 years’ experience in a product development, supply chain, or operations role. • Bachelor's degree in engineering, product design, science, or a business-related field. Skills • Exceptionally organised with strong timeline management skills. • Superior attention to detail — able to juggle and filter information from many sources to determine the best path forward. • Confident in managing internal and external stakeholders at all levels. • Highly analytical with a data-driven mindset. • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritising effectively. • Problem solver with a solution-focused approach. • Confident communicator with global teams, both verbally and in writing. • Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Personal Attributes • Naturally curious — questions assumptions and challenges others when appropriate. • Self-motivated and thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments. • Strong desire for continuous improvement. LIFE@ZURU At ZURU, we have cultivated a high-performing culture that encourages excellence. Our team works towards ambitious goals, learning, performing, and improving together, all while having fun. We empower talented individuals to do their best work every day. At ZURU, you get out what you put in. You are responsible for driving your own career and we provide the platform to achieve it. As ZURU is on such a fast growth trajectory, there are opportunities here that you won’t find anywhere else. We recognise that ZURU’s success stems from our people and you can only be at your best when you are looking after yourself. ZURU encourages all our team members to invest in their wellbeing by providing an array of benefits and tools. ZURU – Tomorrow Reimagined 🚀ZURU.com #LI-CM2

Responsibilities

The role involves owning the end-to-end journey of bringing products to life, from initial idea to global shelf placement, while acting as the critical link translating commercial needs into compliant, market-ready products delivered on time. Responsibilities include end-to-end project management, driving insights-led product creation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with global teams to drive manufacturing efficiencies and standardize processes.