Manager, Private Brands Commercialization
The Vitamin Shoppe
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Secaucus • New Jersey • United States
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About the role
- Launch Private Brand products, on time and in full.
- Strategic Vendor Management to improve Quality, Reduce Costs, and Drive Manufacturing Efficiency leading to higher in stocks by:
- Lead the weekly / biweekly communication with contract manufacturers to ensure that all parties are on the same page.
- Manage the timelines and workbacks to ensure that launches are successful.
- Work on solutions as issues arise and communicate with our partners when necessary.
- Address and resolve issues that occur throughout production including raw material shortages, packaging supply constraints, and formula challenges.
- Manage the end-to-end initial commercialization process for all SKUs with vendors including flavoring, scale ups, and finished goods production runs.
- Manage the SKU transfer process with vendors including pilot runs, scale ups, and finished product production runs.
- Drive multi-team internal and external collaboration to successfully execute day-to-day operations as well as complex strategic projects.
- Lead and/or participate in additional projects with cross functional teams including Supply Chain, Quality, Wholesale, and Operations.
- Assist with the assortment rationalization standard operating process working directly with vendors to mitigate liabilities and facilitate timely execution.
- Facilitate Business Reviews on a Quarterly or Semi-Annual basis dependent on vendor portfolio size.
Requirements
- Preferred bachelor’s degree in science or business-related field
- Required Knowledge:
- Working knowledge of Dietary Supplement and/or Food formulation, product development, and product commercialization process
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for compliance
- Familiarity and ability to apply/comply with common product Certification programs such as Organic, Non-GMO, NSF, and others as needed
- Project Management Principles and Stage Gate Process Applications
- Experience Required:
- 3 years plus in dietary supplements, food, ingestible OTC, or related consumer goods industry.
- Experience within Contract Manufacturing a plus.
- High ability and comfort level working in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Supports strategic organizational objectives and initiatives, as necessary.
- Performs other duties as required.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
product developmentproduct commercializationregulatory complianceproject managementStage Gate Processvendor managementquality assurancesupply chain managementfood formulationdietary supplement knowledge
Soft Skills
communicationproblem-solvingcollaborationleadershiporganizational skillsadaptabilitystrategic thinkingtime managementinterpersonal skillscritical thinking
Certifications
Organic certificationNon-GMO certificationNSF certification