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Product Project Lead

We are seeking a Product Project Lead who is professional, detail-oriented, process and execution-driven, with strong communication skills. A successful Product Project Lead drives projects through the private label product development process, while working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve milestones within established timelines.  To effectively reach these goals, you must be able to proactively communicate with the retailer, suppliers, and your internal team to ensure objectives are met.

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Essential Responsibility

• Work with supplier partners and retailer on executing new item launches, label updates, and reformulations of product. Ensure all parties stay on track to meet deadlines.
• Manage relationships with both supplier partners and the retailer. Proactively communicate with retailer, suppliers, internal team and/or third-party teams to ensure objectives are met.
• Identify potential risks and solutions. Advise the key stakeholders (internal and external) on potential roadblocks in a project and help provide and execute solutions.
• Work with and support business managers on new business development.
• Required to facilitate product development discussions with senior leadership of supplier partners or retailer.
• PLM system navigation required, must create product and status reports.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports: Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Experience Requirements: 2-4 years' experience in related field

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Must be able to think on their feet, be a problem solver, and be a self-starter
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must have basic computer skills including use of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Outlook
• Must have strong prioritization and organization skills
• Must be able to manage conflict
• Must be process driven/oriented

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Essential Responsibility

• Work with supplier partners and retailer on executing new item launches, label updates, and reformulations of product. Ensure all parties stay on track to meet deadlines.
• Manage relationships with both supplier partners and the retailer. Proactively communicate with retailer, suppliers, internal team and/or third-party teams to ensure objectives are met.
• Identify potential risks and solutions. Advise the key stakeholders (internal and external) on potential roadblocks in a project and help provide and execute solutions.
• Work with and support business managers on new business development.
• Required to facilitate product development discussions with senior leadership of supplier partners or retailer.
• PLM system navigation required, must create product and status reports.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports: Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Experience Requirements: 2-4 years' experience in related field

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Must be able to think on their feet, be a problem solver, and be a self-starter
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must have basic computer skills including use of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Outlook
• Must have strong prioritization and organization skills
• Must be able to manage conflict
• Must be process driven/oriented

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Most offices work a hybrid schedule, coming into the office 2-3 days a week. Business needs may dictate that we are needed in the office or offsite more days than that. We need to be available during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm. Reliable transportation is required.

Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions, or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.