Yasaman J.
Project Manager - New Product Development
Notable Highlight
Led end-to-end product launch initiatives, managing projects from concept development through production, commercialization, and market launch.
Experience Summary
Yasaman (Yassi) Y. is a beauty industry operations and product development professional with 6+ years of experience managing e-commerce operations, new product development, project management, and supplier relationships within the hair care and beauty sector. Having progressed from e-commerce order management into innovation and product launch leadership, she brings a unique combination of operational, commercial, and project management expertise. Currently serving as an Innovation Project Manager, Yassi leads end-to-end product launches from initial concept through commercialization and retail readiness. She manages multiple concurrent product development projects, coordinating formulation, packaging, manufacturing, timelines, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful product launches. Her experience includes managing contract manufacturers, packaging vendors, component suppliers, and cross-functional internal teams. With direct beauty industry experience, NetSuite expertise, and a strong background in project management systems, Yassi is particularly well-suited for Product Development Project Manager, PMO Manager, Innovation Manager, and New Product Development roles within beauty, skincare, and consumer packaged goods organizations. Notable Strengths - Beauty & Hair Care Industry Expertise - New Product Development (NPD) - Product Launch Management - PMO & Project Management - Supplier & Manufacturer Management - NetSuite ERP Experience - Packaging & Production Coordination - Cross-Functional Leadership - Vendor Relationship Management - Process Improvement & Workflow Optimization - E-Commerce Operations Background - Multi-Project Portfolio Management
Key Achievements
- Progressed from E-Commerce Order Manager to Innovation Project Manager, demonstrating strong leadership and operational excellence within the beauty industry. - Led end-to-end product launch initiatives, managing projects from concept development through production, commercialization, and market launch. - Oversaw two annual product collection cycles, managing up to 20 products simultaneously while maintaining launch timelines and stakeholder alignment. - Managed relationships with contract manufacturers, packaging suppliers, and component vendors, ensuring successful coordination of production and delivery schedules. - Developed expertise across the entire product development lifecycle, including formulation coordination, packaging development, manufacturing oversight, and commercialization planning. - Implemented and managed project workflows across multiple project management platforms, including Smartsheet, Asana, and Wrike. - Built operational expertise through early-career management of Amazon and Shopify e-commerce operations, providing a foundation in inventory, fulfillment, and customer order processes. - Leveraged NetSuite ERP to support operational planning, project coordination, inventory visibility, and cross-functional business processes. - Managed multiple complex projects simultaneously while coordinating internal stakeholders, external vendors, and manufacturing partners.
Skills
NPD lifecycle, Stage-gate processes, Commercialization, Supply chain optimization, Cost negotiations, Contract manufacturer coordination, Formula approvals, Regulatory documentation, Amazon Seller Central, Shopify, 3PL performance management, NetSuite, Wrike, Smartsheet, Six Sigma, New Product Development (NPD), Product Launch Management, Innovation Project Management, Product, Lifecycle Management, Commercialization Strategy, Product, Portfolio Management, Product Roadmap Execution, Cross-Functional Product Coordination
Work Experience
Project Manager
MBB · Vaughan, ON · Oct 2022 – Present
- Lead end-to-end NPD lifecycle for 2 distinct brands simultaneously, coordinating across production, logistics, regulatory, and distribution teams to hit critical launch windows without delays.
- Drive 30% COGS reduction through strategic supplier evaluations, compliance reviews, and renegotiated contracts — savings directly improving brand margin.
- Own COGS modeling and executive commercialization sign-off process, ensuring financial viability is validated at each stage-gate before launch.
- Deploy Wrike as the team's central project tracking platform, reducing average project timelines by 20% through standardized workflows, clear ownership, and real-time reporting.
- Manage formula approval workflows and regulatory documentation coordination with contract manufacturers, maintaining compliance across multiple SKUs.
Ecommerce Order Manager
MBB · Vaughan, ON · Sep 2020 – Sep 2022
- Manage full order processing and fulfillment operations across Amazon and Shopify, maintaining platform compliance and resolving escalations.
- Optimize product listings and content across Amazon, contributing to a 25% increase in sales through improved discoverability and conversion.
- Monitor 3PL partner performance against KPIs, identifying gaps and implementing corrective actions to protect order accuracy and delivery SLAs.
Key Account Manager
IX · Toronto, ON · Sep 2018 – Sep 2020
- Manage and grow a portfolio of 50+ accounts, building long-term client relationships focused on retention and freight solution optimization.
- Design and launch a client portal that reduces order processing time by 25%, improving both customer satisfaction and internal efficiency.
- Streamline export/import compliance procedures, reducing processing errors and strengthening client confidence in regulatory adherence.
District Sales Trainer & Area Support Manager
TUS · Toronto, ON · Jul 2016 – Sep 2018
- Deliver sales training programs across multiple locations, driving a 55% increase in sales performance through targeted coaching and skill development.
- Lead new store acquisitions and vendor onboarding, implementing operational improvements that produce a 45% increase in customer satisfaction scores.
- Mentor store teams on performance goals, inventory management, and daily operations — building a culture of accountability and consistent execution.