Own Brands 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