[Remote] Sr. Commercialization Project Manager- Large accounts

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ventura Foods is a company that innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. They are seeking a Sr. Commercialization Project Manager to provide supply chain expertise, drive efficiencies, and support customer relationships through effective project management and communication.

Responsibilities

• Act as a critical team member supporting the Sales Project Commercialization System (PCS), helping to accelerate project delivery, provide guidance on complex initiatives, and drive speed-to-market execution excellence to enhance and improve the customer experience
• Provide subject matter expertise and serve as a center of excellence resource for the Sales team across Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes
• Provide expert oversight and support within the forecasting and inventory planning process to help ensure alignment between customer demand, supply capabilities, and contractual commitments
• Support The Sales Manager when needed in helping provide 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, while helping coordinate these activities on behalf of the Sales Manager to support successful LTO launches
• Proactively identify, communicate and help lead cost savings opportunities through strategic collaboration with Sales Manager, Customer and internal stakeholders such as Supply Chain and Revenue Management
• Proactively 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
• Ensure continuity for customer with communication, project execution, and overall support during transition periods
• Act as the internal advocate and voice of the customer in cross-functional project discussions, ensuring customer priorities are represented in operational planning and decision-making
• Partner with internal stakeholders to implement process improvements and enhancements that support customer success and operational efficiency
• Additional Responsibilities As Assigned

Skills

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

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
• Annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions)

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