Project Manager

Summary

Join our team as a Project Manager to lead sourcing initiatives for primary, secondary, and off-the-shelf packaging. You will be responsible for managing vendor negotiations, streamlining operations, and collaborating with internal teams to efficiently bring high-quality products to market. This fully remote role requires a detail-oriented and strategic problem solver with experience in project and supply chain management. You will report to the Head of Operations & New Product Development and work closely with various teams to ensure on-time product launches. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills, along with experience in the CPG industry, preferably within dietary supplements. This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to a growing company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Sustainability, Business, or a related field
• 3+ years managing projects with a preference for commercializing Consumer Packaging Goods (CPG) in the dietary supplements space
• 3+ years experience in strategic sourcing, international supply chain or commodity management
• Manufacturing background (ideally in CPG space) with the ability to understand and communicate best practice concepts effectively
• Experience in vendor management, auditing, and risk assessment
• Excellent proactive communication, negotiation skills and follow up with external partners including brand partners, co-manufacturers and vendor relations
• Excellent verbal and written skills, ability to work efficiently with all levels of the company and able to effectively present technical information to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent organization, time management and project management abilities with proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, timeline-focused team environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Energetic and driven with a strong sense of urgency
• Careful attention to accuracy and detail
• Organized and process-oriented
• Proficient with project management tools such as Trello
• Proficient with Google Suite and/or MS Office (especially Sheets/Excel, Slides/Powerpoint)

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of project plans, timelines, budgets, deliverables and resource plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams ensuring smooth execution from concept to commercialization
• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the company’s multiple product development calendars
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Brand Marketing and Supply Chain leadership to ensure all deliverables are met, facilitating timely delivery of merchandise
• Lead the execution of new product launches, supplier transitions, and process improvements
• Implement project management best practices to foster continuous improvement and efficiency within the teams
• Communicate product development status, outstanding issues and risks to senior management and stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Identify and implement cost-saving strategies without compromising quality
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring that potential issues are addressed in a timely and effective manner
• Ensure that development KPIs are set and reported on regularly to ensure that business is delivering against its strategic goals
• Identify, vet, and manage existing and new raw material, packaging, and manufacturing suppliers with a focus on quality, sustainability, and compliance
• Investigate alternate sources of supply to major product categories; assess supplier capacities and skill sets
• Partner with the Head of Operations & NPD to negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to drive cost savings and supply chain efficiency and network strength
• Develop and maintain long-term supplier relationships to ensure reliable and consistent sourcing
• Stay updated on industry regulations and sustainability trends to maintain compliance and ensure all sourced materials meet FDA, cGMP, and other regulatory standards
• Understand ongoing market insight and knowledge on changes associated with the selected commodities, vendors/suppliers, market conditions, and pricing domestically and internationally
• Mitigate supply chain risks by maintaining backup suppliers and forecasting material needs
• Working closely with the Senior Supply Chain Planning Manager to optimize inventory levels

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or other relevant project management certifications are a plus
• Design background with familiarity in packaging die lines
• Experience with Adobe Suite (In Design, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Experience at a high-growth, fast-paced startup
• Entrepreneurial mindset

Benefits

Fully-Remote (Work from Home), 9 AM - 5 PM EST