Product Development & Sourcing Manager (20-30h) (m/w/d)

About Us

melu kids is the leading seller on Amazon in Europe, specializing in personalized name labels and stamps for kids. With a dedicated team of 7 core members and an in‑house production team of about 10 people, we have rapidly grown to become the number one player in the personalized label market. We are now looking for a Junior- / Product Manager to expand our product range and successfully introduce new products to the market.

Your Responsibilities

• Product Development: Develop new products in the name sticker and name stamp sector and bring them to market. Identify new markets and launch innovative products beyond our current product range.
• Market Research: Identify trends and new product opportunities using a data‑driven approach to continuously expand our portfolio, with a strong focus on Amazon and utilizing Amazon tools.
• Analysis & Optimization: Analyze existing products, identify improvements and oversee implementation.
• Sourcing & Supplier Management: Identify, request quotes, negotiate, and manage suppliers worldwide throughout the procurement process.
• Product Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant legal requirements (e.g., safety standards, certifications).
• Project Management: Oversee the entire process from sourcing through production to a successful launch on Amazon.
• Collaboration with the Amazon Team: Work closely with our performance marketing and operations team to effectively source & market new products.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze market, competition, and sales data for strategic product development.

What We’re Looking For

• Initial experience in product management, e‑commerce, or Amazon FBA is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and a structured approach.
• Experience in sourcing and working with international suppliers is a plus.
• Independent, proactive work style with a high level of ownership.
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken).

Requirements

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related discipline).
• Language Skills: Professional-level proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Work Authorization & Location: The candidate must be able to work in Berlin.
• Experience: At least 1 year of experience in product management, preferably in e‑commerce or Amazon FBA.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities and a structured, data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Sourcing & Supplier Management: Experience in working with international suppliers is a plus.
• Independence & Ownership: Proactive and self-driven work style with a high level of ownership.
• Project Management: Ability to manage complex projects from ideation to successful market launch.
• Technical Understanding: Basic knowledge of product development, market analysis, and compliance requirements is an advantage.

Benefits

• A flexible part‑time position or working student (20-30 hours) with the opportunity to actively shape processes.
• The chance to take on responsibility in a dynamic and growing company.
• A motivated, small team with short decision‑making processes.
• Flexible working hours
• Development opportunities in a rapidly growing market segment.

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