Chug Inc. / GEMS · 10 hours ago
Senior Product Manager - Consumer Electronics (Product + Sourcing)
Eden Prairie, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expChug Inc. / GEMS is a fast-paced product development and sourcing company that partners with major U.S. retailers. They are seeking a Senior Product Manager to manage a broad product portfolio in consumer electronics, overseeing the end-to-end development and sourcing processes.
Consumer Electronics
Responsibilities
Lead the development of consumer electronics products from concept through production
Own timelines, specs, briefs, testing coordination, and packaging execution for each SKU
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sourcing, engineering, QA, and packaging
Support customer-facing buyer meetings, internal product ideation, pitches, and pricing reviews
Manage quote rounds, RFQs, and factory communication in partnership with our Asia or Mexico-based teams
Negotiate costs, analyze margin opportunities, and track tooling and lead time readiness
Evaluate alternate sourcing options and support secondary vendor strategies
Ensure on-time factory execution and alignment with testing, compliance, and shipping schedules
Mentor Product Managers and Coordinators on process, organization, and prioritization
Contribute to weekly product check-ins and cross-functional team updates
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Product Design, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in product management, product development, or sourcing
Ability to identify new product segments and white space opportunities
Experience working with overseas factories, cost management, and RFQ processes
Familiarity with big-box retail workflows (e.g., Target POL, Walmart Retail Link, testing protocols)
Ability to manage high SKU volume across multiple product categories simultaneously
Highly organized, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-moving environment
Preferred
Strong background in consumer electronics or adjacent categories (e.g., accessories, smart home)
Experience developing products for major private label brands
Cross-category experience in audio, power, smart home, or personal care electronics
Exposure to packaging development and retail merchandising strategies
Proven experience mentoring junior team members or leading project teams
Company
Chug Inc. / GEMS
A Minneapolis company focused on innovation and quality, Gems designs products and experiences that have an everyday place in people's lives.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Kate Kennedy
Personal Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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