New Product Development Coordinator

About Us

Wild Alaskan Company’s mission is to accelerate humanity’s transition to sustainable food systems by fostering meaningful, interconnected relationships between human beings, wild seafood and the planet.

We deliver wild-caught, sustainable seafood to households across the United States. Powered by our custom-built eCommerce platform and three generations of history and expertise in the Alaskan fishing industry, we constantly strive to meet our promise of a top-notch product and experience. And we do it all in a fully-remote environment that is fast-paced, challenging, and fun. 

GENERAL ROLE DESCRIPTION

The New Product Development Coordinator manages day-to-day project activities from concept through pilot to commercialization, ensuring seamless execution across all development stages. This role serves as the operational backbone of the Innovation/ New Product Development team, stewarding project management systems, organizing documentation, and coordinating cross-functionally, as well as leading the development of adjacency product launches. 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee day-to-day NPD projects from concept through pilot to commercialization stages
• Execute agile stage-gate processes, including timelines, cross-functional check-ins, COGS tracking, formulation monitoring, and feasibility assessments
• Maintain organized and current briefs, specifications, and trial documentation
• Coordinate development activities with R&D, Procurement, Supply Chain, FSQA, and Marketing
• Build and refine documentation and improve processes across the Innovation team
• Spearhead product development for adjacent products 
• Facilitate administrative work for consumer insights including product improvement initiatives, in-home usage tests, and potential central location tests

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 2-3 years of experience in project coordination or similar role in CPG industry, preferably in food
• Strong project management skills with proficiency in tools like Asana or similar platforms
• Excellent organizational abilities with keen attention to detail
• Cross-functional coordination and communication skills
• Understanding of product development processes and stage-gate methodologies
• Capacity to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in documentation management and tracking systems
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Aptitude for collaborating effectively across multiple departments
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and timelines

NICE TO HAVES

• Experience with COGS analysis and formulation tracking
• Familiarity with consumer insights methodologies
• Experience in the seafood or protein industry
• Understanding of DTC businesses

*If you have a comparable depth of professional experience, believe your skills are directly transferable, and are passionate about our mission, please apply!

The starting salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000, commensurate with skills and experience. Wild Alaskan’s benefits package includes health, vision, and dental insurance, 401k, PTO, safe/sick time, vacation, parental leave and more, as well as a delicious box of free fish every month.

Wild Alaskan participates in E-Verify. Please see the Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters for more information.

Diversity of backgrounds and perspectives makes us stronger. We’re committed to creating a work environment that fosters growth, celebrates diversity and fundamentally makes all teammates feel welcome, accepted, nurtured and respected. 

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact people@wildalaskancompany.com. Please note this email cannot provide application status updates.