Business Unit Project Lead Specialist

About the Company

Bimbo Bakeries USA is the largest baking company in the world, known for beloved brands like Arnold®, Brownberry®, Oroweat®, Thomas’®, Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s®, and Marinela®. With over 20,000 associates across bakeries, sales centers, offices, and sales routes, we ensure consumers enjoy fresh products at every meal. We offer a safe, inclusive, and diverse work environment that promotes development and allows associates to be their authentic selves.

About the Role

The Specialist Business Unit Project Lead is responsible for managing and executing all sales-related projects, acting as a liaison between cross-functional groups. This remote opportunity is open to candidates located in the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest regions of the United States.

Responsibilities

• Initiate Business Unit CFAR requests (develop, plan, implement).
• Lead and quarterback all project-related task list meetings with cross-functional workstreams, including Distribution Engineering, BP Relations, Legal, Sales Ops, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Account Executives, Finance, Human Relations, Fleet, Order Forecasting, Information Technology/Field Services, Master Files, IBP Finance, DSDE Specialist, Real Estate, Settlement/Payroll.
• Develop task and milestone-level project plans to execute against strategic goals.
• Collaborate with the Director of Strategy and Senior Manager of Strategy to brainstorm future BU project needs, such as market expansion, route operations, real estate, and supply chain.
• Partner with Distribution Engineering and BP Relations teams to manage route health for IBP/RSP routes.
• Support, review, and provide counsel to Operations Sales Leaders regarding route splits.
• Plan, develop strategy, and implement all Route Contracts for the BU.
• Drive cross-functional team deliverables, set and administer schedules, and manage projects.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Regularly analyze and report the progress of programs to leadership.
• Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members to foster accountability and positive action.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel up to 30%.

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to deliver results.
• Ability to understand project sensitivity and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to establish project objectives, checkpoints, timelines, and accountability for results.
• Ability to gain support and commitment across the organization, including from cross-functional leaders.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive "team-player" attitude.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to make tactical decisions with impact on one or two areas.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong prioritization skills.
• Ability to prioritize projects based on BU needs and strategic vision.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or related field. A combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating competency may be substituted.
• 5-7 years of sales management experience with strong operational acumen.
• 2+ years of Direct Store Delivery (DSD) experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Windows applications, and BBU systems such as BUSS, MicroStrategy, and Margin Miner.
• Excellent presentation, interpretive, interpersonal, analytical, verbal, and written skills.
• Strategic and process-driven mindset.

Physical Demands

• Able to use a variety of communication methods frequently.
• Use of a notebook computer and standard office equipment (printers, fax, phone, etc.).
• Able to sit, stand, stoop, and use hand motor coordination regularly.
• Use of various forms of transportation for extended periods on a periodic basis.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary Range: $94,300 - $122,600
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Company Match