Project Manager

The Operations Project Manager – Consumer Packaged Goods will oversee and manage full item life cycle(s) processes, coordinating timelines with cross-functional project teams. This includes but is not limited to item commercialization, sales analytics, inventory management, and demand planning, with a strong overall emphasis on robust soft skills and customer service. Responsibilities: • Support Sales Team: Build trust with the sales team by handling all details and thoroughly preparing them achieve sales goals. Keep the sales team organized and focused. • Program Launch Success: Deliver successful program launches by ensuring accurate and timely execution, maximizing time and resources & ensuring all milestones and deadlines are met. • Project Management:Lead end-to-end project management for new product innovation and optimization, ensuring timely go-to-market execution and milestone achievement. • Customer ServiceCoordinate with external vendors and partners to ensure seamless execution of product launch and commercialization activities. • Timeline Management:Develops, leads and maintains operational timelines and constantly coordinates with all stakeholders to communicate the next step to ensure completion. • Foster Relationships: Manage and nurture internal and external relationships across departments, customers, and suppliers to achieve flawless execution and tangible results post-authorization. • Coordinate Customer Programs: Collaborate with internal and external partners to utilize timelines and checklists, ensuring customer programs are developed and launched successfully. • Maintain Compliance: Ensure adherence to internal protocols and policies and compliance with external client and customer requirements. • Meet Critical Deadlines: Take ownership of deadlines to ensure timely completion of all key tasks. • System Setup: Accurately establish and maintain items within internal, customer and vendors systems to support smooth operations. • Optimize Vendor Utilization: Identify opportunities to leverage vendors and partners better to drive increased sales. • Ensure Seamless Handoffs: Facilitate smooth program transitions to Logistics, ensuring continuity and efficiency. • Sales Analysis: Responsible for using NPE templates to analyze sales data and trends. It is the responsibility of the Logistics Manager to use this data to identify the +/- of each item’s performance and proactively work with internal sales and external merchants on action items that are derived from the sales data. • Inventory Management: Responsible for managing inventory to an exact WOS at the warehouse(s), DC’s and store level using all applicable sales metrics available to NPE. • Autonomy: Goal is to have the team member fully responsible for decision making for the assigned Accounts/programs/vendors. Requirements • Minimum 2-3 years of experience in related field • Bachelor’s degree, preferred • Product Management or Supply Chain Management of tangible goods, Project Management, Product Development, Sales Analysis, preferably in CPG/Food Industry • Strong knowledge of product development processes • Risk management, results driven & detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills • Must be willing and able to learn and acquire new skills and abilities. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, can prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at various levels of the organization • Candidates must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation • Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook. • Excellent computer skills, capability to express complex matters in clear and understandable language, excellent presentation and writing skills • Strong organizational and time management skills, handling multiple job priorities, performing a variety of tasks and meeting required deadlines. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Collaborative Support: Clear obstacles, articulate a shared vision, and help the team work cohesively towards common goals. • Speed and Accuracy:Proven ability to maintain accuracy while completing tasks at a high rate of speed. • Continuous Improvement:Seek opportunities to enhance processes and improve every department while upholding the company’s Vision and Values. • Policy Adherence:Follow established policies and procedures to ensure accurate data validation and management. • Communication Excellence:Exhibit strong interpersonal skills through exceptional oral and written communication. • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Apply analytical skills, critical thinking, and a commitment to continuous learning to resolve challenges effectively. • Mathematical Competence: Possesses strong mathematical skills to support analytical and decision-making tasks. • Multitasking Flexibility:Adapt quickly between projects while maintaining focus and efficiency. • Clear Communication:Communicate effectively, ask thoughtful questions, and seek clarity when needed. • Emotional Stability:Strong ability to maintain calm in a high-stress environment.