Project Manager II - Product Supply

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Project Manager II - Product Supply

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Project Manager II - Product Supply, are to:

For Innovation NPD or Commercial projects, this position represents Product Supply on the project team working closely with the R&D or E2E project lead(for a defined group of Brands).

• Responsible for project managingall Product Supply specific tasks (sourcing, final structure and graphics definition, change control, artwork execution, production tooling, all planning tasks, all validation tasks, product manual development, QA release, and the deployment).
• Assume overall project management ownership after Development Contract and GSC approval.
• For "non Innovation projects, this position is responsible for all aspects of project management of all new product launches for a defined group of Brands.
• In addition to the tasks noted above, this position is also responsible for managing all NPD gate contract activities, development activities, stability studies, methods transfer, etc. for projects.
• Project manage all production site transfers, line extensions, bonus packs, and changes to existing products for a defined group of Brands as assigned.
• For all projects noted above, ensure that; project objectives are clearly defined and communicated a cross functional team is organized technical, logistical, and supply chain requirements are identified meetings are conducted efficiently with agendas and timely minutes project timelines are developed and used as a tool throughout the project lifecycle project management related Synaps tasks are completed as required risks and contingencies are identified and communicated senior management is kept aware of project status, resource conflicts, and any project risks that arise Identifies root causes and corrective actions for project deviations, including facilitating problem resolution between initiators and implementation teams.
• Responsible for the coordination and execution of packaging related licensing and trademark agreements partnering with Legal, Procurement, and others.

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of legal, regulatory and GMP requirements in an OTC drug and/or nutritional supplement environment.
• Proven experience in production planning, logistics, forecasting and/or procurement.
• Organizational skills necessary to plan, support, and lead complex projects.
• Abilityto use Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Influencing and negotiating skills.
• Ability to drive for results. Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of an organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years experience in an OTC, nutritional supplement, or other consumer products environment.
• Minimum of 3 years proven capability leading cross functional project teams.
• PMI certification would be a plus.