Senior Commercialization Project Manager, Retail and Ingredients

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive Speed to Market:
  • Support the Sales Project Commercialization System (PCS) to accelerate project delivery and enhance customer experience.
  • Contribute to the execution of projects and deliver optimal outcomes, including margin enhancement, cost optimization, and customer initiatives.
  • Participate in monthly PCS review meetings, pre-production handoff discussions, and customer-facing calls to provide subject-matter support.
• Center of Excellence Resource:
  • Provide subject matter expertise and serve as a center of excellence resource for the Sales team across S&OP processes.
  • Oversee and support the forecasting and inventory planning process to ensure alignment between customer demand, supply capabilities, and contractual commitments.
  • Support the Sales Manager in providing informed recommendations based on demand trends, supply constraints, and customer requirements.
  • Coordinate cross-functional efforts with Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations to manage the depletion of raw materials and finished goods associated with discontinued SKUs, minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
  • Provide subject-matter expertise in inventory planning for LTO customer commitments, including ramp-up planning and demand alignment with Operations, Demand & Supply Chain Planning teams.
• Lead Cost Savings Opportunities:
  • Proactively identify, communicate, and help lead cost savings opportunities through strategic collaboration with Sales Manager, Customer, and internal stakeholders.
• Crisis Management Support:
  • Communicate with Sales and customers regarding anticipated disruptions or significant supply issues, including root cause and resolution plans.
  • Lead overall crisis management communications for complex or high-impact supply situations and help train the National Account team on strategies to overcome them along with operational barriers.
  • Present updates during monthly team meetings on process or system enhancements, supply changes, or operational updates that impact Sales Managers.
• Customer Account Support & Advocacy:
  • Ensure continuity for customers during transition periods and act as the internal advocate and voice of the customer in cross-functional project discussions.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to implement process improvements and enhancements that support customer success and operational efficiency.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years experience working in sales, marketing, Supply Chain, Project Management or customer service capacity, (preferably in food service/ retail foodservice industry), and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication and collaboration skills, both internally and externally.
• Strong computer proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), CRM applications (Salesforce), and other business systems, including use on a laptop.
• Strong time management, organizational, and multitasking skills, with the ability to meet short deadline constraints.
• Proactive, resourceful, and adaptable work ethic, with the ability to work autonomously while evaluating and solving complex business issues.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical problem-solving, and project management skills, along with an aptitude for investigation, research, and quick resolutions.
• Strong decision-making skills to meet deadlines and achieve successful results.

Why Join Us

• Career growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Much more...

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
• Salary Base Range of $95,234.65 - $148,795.48*
• Annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions)

Diversity & Inclusion

• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment
• Fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across the organization
• Evidence of treating all employees with respect
• Equal opportunity employer

Contact Information

• Nearest Major Market: Irvine California
• Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles