Company Overview
Pulmuone is a leading global food manufacturer known for its wholesome and sustainable products. Our mission is to create a healthier tomorrow – for people and the planet. Pulmuone brands include Nasoya, Wildwood, and Monterey Gourmet Foods, offering a wide variety of delicious products that are inspired by contemporary flavor palates and a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. Visit www.pulmuonefoodsusa.com to learn more about the company and brands.
Position Summary
The Product Innovation Specialist plays a pivotal role in expanding HQ’s product portfolio into the US market. This position is responsible for identifying candidate products from South Korea, driving SKU conversion and localization (sensory profile, packaging, formulation, and regulatory compliance), and leading contract manufacturing (OEM/Co-Man) development for products requiring US domestic production. This role requires seamless cross-functional communication across HQ, regulatory, marketing, and supply chain teams to bring products from concept to successful commercialization.
Job Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
US Market Product Conversion & Localization
Evaluate HQ’s product portfolio to identify high-potential SKUs for US market entry and expansion.
Lead end-to-end product conversion and localization, including sensory/flavor adjustments, ingredient compliance, package design adaptations, and labeling requirements.
Partner with HQ Regulatory, Marketing, and R&D teams to ensure all localized products strictly comply with US food regulations (FDA, USDA, etc.) and quality standards.
OEM Sourcing & Domestic Product Development
Identify, evaluate, and onboard US-based OEM/Co-Manufacturer partners for items requiring domestic production.
Coordinate the New Product Development (NPD) process with OEM partners, managing raw material specifications, pilot trials, cost structures, and quality control protocols.
Drive project timelines and cross-functional deliverables to ensure smooth execution from ideation to commercialization.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & HQ Communication
Serve as the primary operational liaison between HQ (Korea) and US functional teams (Regulatory, Marketing, SCM, Operations) to align project milestones and resolve potential bottlenecks.
Collaborate with Marketing teams to support go-to-market strategies, including package finalized execution, promotional campaigns, and trade marketing initiatives.
Prepare analytical reports and executive summaries for senior leadership covering category performance, market insights, and strategic recommendations.
Market Intelligence & Lifecycle Management
Analyze market trends, consumer preferences, and competitive activities to identify continuous product improvement and category expansion opportunities.
Monitor category P&L performance, drive SKU rationalization, and manage product lifecycle initiatives (quality upgrades, packaging redesigns, pricing optimizations).
Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Food Science, or a related field.
3+ years of relevant experience in product development, brand/product management, innovation, or supply chain management (CPG / Food & Beverage industry preferred).
Professional level bilingual fluency in both Korean and English required for daily Korea HQ cross-border communication.
Demonstrated experience in managing cross-functional projects and maintaining complex project timelines.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with high attention to detail.
Basic knowledge of US food regulatory standards (FDA compliance, labeling rules) and import processes is highly preferred.
Hands-on experience or familiarity with OEM/Co-Man sourcing and contract manufacturing setups is a strong plus.
Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Pay Range: $75,000 - $85,000 per year
We offer competitive pay and benefits package, including health (~80% company paid) for employee and dependents, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, company match 401K plan, generous PTO, and company holidays.
Pulmuone is a global, distributed workforce in four countries. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace people with different experiences, strengths, and backgrounds, who share a passion for making a healthier tomorrow for people and the planet with wholesome foods.
