Project Manager, New Product Commercialization

Job Summary:

Responsible for managing a specific portfolio of projects across multiple Contract Manufacturers to execute launches to deliver OTIF.  The New Product Commercialization team is responsible for collaborating with Contract Manufacturers and all Operations cross-functional teams to ensure that all execution activities of new products are completed on time and in full per the launch timeline.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage the creation and timely execution of an achievable, efficient production schedule for a group of Contract Manufacturers (domestic and International) for new product launch.
• Assess, validate, and track Contract Manufacturer timelines and aid in keeping the team on schedule throughout the project execution life cycle.
• Partner with Material Supply Planning team to ensure timely PO placement, completion and delivery of all primary, secondary, and tertiary components needed to support launch timelines.
• Create and maintain Finished Goods Purchase Orders in SAP.
• Partner with FG Planning team to ensure successful end-to-end FG planning while transitioning of projects from launch to replenishment.
• Keep suppliers and contract manufactures accountable for timelines and communicate delays to cross-functional partners in a timely manner. 
• Plan FG items in IBP system.  Partner with S&OP to validate customer orders to ensure they meet MOQ, lead times, and realistic delivery dates.
• Partner with Procurement team to ensure that FG and component lead times are challenged to increase speed to market.
• Partner with Quality team and the ADC to quickly resolve quality issues that put launches in jeopardy.
• Partner with Transportation team and Contract Manufacturers to resolve system issues that prevent systematic PO completion.
• Keep track of all liabilities related to projects. Follow up to obtain credits from Contract Manufacturers as needed.

Working Relationships/Key Stakeholders:

• Contract Manufacturers
• Operations Cross Functional Teams including:  New Product Development, S&OP, Packaging, Procurement, Quality, Material Supply Planning, FG Planning, Finance

Financial Accountability

• Responsible for tracking all liabilities related to project portfolio.  Ensure proper charge backs are received timely from Contract Manufacturers

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or related job experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a project management or supply chain role
• Competent user of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• SAP and IBP experience a plus.

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