Product Development Project Manager (Food Industry) Job at Overseas Food Trading Ltd., Fort Lee, NJ

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  • Overseas Food Trading Ltd.
  • Fort Lee, NJ

Job Description

Job Title: Product Development Project Manager  

Location: Fort Lee or Hybrid or Remote 

Employment Type: Full-time 

Industry: Food Import & Trading 

 

About Us  

Since 1986, Overseas Food Trading Ltd. has been a trusted leader in importing and trading premium food products from all over the world. With a reputation built on quality, reliability, and deep industry knowledge, we serve both the retail and food service sectors across North America. 

Our two core business areas include: 

  • Finished Product Imports from Europe and Asia, supplying retail chains, clubs, gourmet distributors, and food service companies with Mediterranean specialties, sweets, frozen goods, and dairy products. 
  • Bulk Ingredient Trading , where we specialize in Mediterranean staples such as olive oil, olives, and capers — earning a top-tier position in the U.S. market. 

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Product Development Project Manager to join our dynamic team and drive the successful launch and coordination of food products from overseas to shelf. 

 

Position Overview  

As a Product Development Project Manager, you will play a central role in bringing imported food products to market. You will own the full lifecycle of product development — from supplier coordination to product readiness, working cross-functionally with suppliers, logistics, and sales teams. You will also support continuous improvement, process efficiency, and communication flow to help scale the business. 

 

Key Responsibilities  

  • End-to-End Project Management: Drive assigned product lines from concept to delivery, ensuring clear milestones, timelines, and deliverables. 
  • Supplier Engagement: Manage and nurture relationships with international suppliers, including onboarding, sampling, product specs, and pricing. 
  • Development Coordination: Work closely with suppliers to develop new products or adapt existing ones to client needs and regulatory requirements. 
  • Logistics & Operations Interface: Liaise with logistics and operations teams to coordinate production timelines, import requirements, documentation, and inventory flow. 
  • Sales Enablement: Serve as the product development link to the sales team by providing technical/product knowledge, documentation, and timelines to support client success. 
  • Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate records, timelines, and dashboards to track project status and communicate updates internally and externally. 
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline development workflows, reporting, or supplier collaboration. 

 

Qualifications & Profile  

Required Skills & Experience  

  • 2–5 years’ experience in product development, project management, or supply chain within the food, CPG, or import industry. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); experience with project management tools is a plus. 
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Ability to independently manage time and priorities while collaborating across teams. 
  • Experience working with international suppliers and understanding of food import documentation is a plus. 

 

 

Personal Qualities  

  • Curious, hands-on, and results-driven 
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a solution-oriented approach 
  • Reliable, accountable, and eager to grow 
  • Able to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, multicultural environment 
  • Team player with a collaborative spirit 

 

What We Offer  

  • A key role in a fast-growing, international food trading company 
  • Growth opportunities in project management, sourcing, or category leadership 
  • A dynamic and entrepreneurial culture where your input is valued 

Benefits Include:

  • 401(k) with 6% Company Match – we invest in your future
  • Outstanding Health Insurance – comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy

 

Join us in shaping the future of fine food import and distribution.  

Submit your application and become a part of a company where passion, quality, and teamwork come together. 

 

Job Tags

Full time, Remote job, Overseas,

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