Manager focusing on Private Brands Commercialization at Vitamin Shoppe. Ensuring timely product launches through effective vendor management and collaboration.
Responsibilities
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.
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