Sr. Commercialization Project Manager- Large accounts
Ventura Foods · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Lead supply chain initiatives for key accounts.
- Accelerate product commercialization and improve customer experience.
- Manage forecasting, inventory, and cost savings opportunities.
- Provide crisis management and customer advocacy.
- Collaborate cross-functionally for operational efficiency.
About the role
Senior Commercialization Project Manager
Ventura Foods is seeking a customer-facing supply leader to provide supply chain expertise, resulting in cost avoidance and accelerated product commercialization. This role will build confidence in Ventura as a trusted supplier by offering proactive supply chain assessments focused on driving efficiencies. The ideal candidate will act as an internal translator, communicator, and educator, bridging national account (customer) needs with Ventura's supply chain by understanding plant operations, capacity, and capabilities.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Drive Speed to Market:
- Act as a critical team member supporting the Sales Project Commercialization System (PCS), accelerating project delivery and guiding complex initiatives.
- Drive speed-to-market execution excellence to enhance and improve the customer experience.
- Contribute as a center of excellence to execute projects and deliver optimal outcomes, including margin enhancement, cost optimization, and customer initiatives.
- Actively participate in monthly PCS review meetings, pre-production handoff discussions, and customer-facing calls to provide subject-matter support and ensure successful project execution.
Center Of Excellence Resource:
- Provide subject matter expertise and serve as a center of excellence resource for the Sales team across Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
Forecasting and Inventory Management:
- Provide expert oversight and support in forecasting and inventory planning to ensure alignment between customer demand, supply capabilities, and contractual commitments.
- Support the Sales Manager by providing 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 for discontinued SKUs, minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
Limited Time Offer (LTO) Inventory Management:
- Provide subject-matter expertise in inventory planning for LTO customer commitments, including ramp-up planning and demand alignment with Operations and Demand & Supply Chain Planning teams.
- Coordinate these activities on behalf of the Sales Manager to support successful LTO launches.
Lead Cost Savings Opportunities:
- Proactively identify, communicate, and help lead cost savings opportunities through strategic collaboration with the Sales Manager, Customer, and internal stakeholders.
Crisis Management Support:
- 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.
- Train the National Account team on strategies to overcome supply chain challenges and operational barriers.
- Present updates during monthly team meetings on process or system enhancements, supply changes, or operational updates impacting Sales Managers.
Customer Account Support & Advocacy:
- Ensure continuity for customers 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.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
- 5+ years of experience in sales, marketing, Supply Chain, Project Management, or customer service, preferably in the food service/retail foodservice industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Excellent written and oral communication and collaboration skills, both internally and externally.
- Strong computer proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), CRM applications (Salesforce), and other business systems.
- Strong time management, organizational, and multitasking skills, with the ability to meet short deadline constraints.
- Proactive, resourceful, and adaptable work ethic, with the ability to work autonomously while evaluating and solving complex business issues.
- Strong critical thinking, analytical problem-solving, and project management skills, with an aptitude for investigation, research, and quick resolutions.
- Strong decision-making skills to meet deadlines and achieve successful results.
Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses, creating exclusive products for iconic restaurants and retailers, providing ready-to-go solutions for professional kitchens, and making well-known consumer brands. We offer a strong foundation of training, supportive management, a safe environment, and challenging work. Your future is limited only by your willingness to push yourself. We invest in your growth.
Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and benefits:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision coverage from day 1 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.
Salary Base Range: $95,234.65 - $148,795.48*
Annual bonus (based on incentive program terms and conditions).
*The “base salary range” provided is a good faith estimate. Ventura Foods reserves the right to pay outside of this range based on candidate skills, experience, job complexity, budgetary factors, and location. Ventura Foods conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and reserves the right to alter this range at any time.
Diversity & Inclusion:
Ventura Foods is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees are treated with respect. We believe fostering inclusion and diversity attracts top talent, drives innovation, and meets customer expectations in a evolving global marketplace. Ventura Foods is an equal opportunity employer.
Key skills/competency
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Sales Operations
- Forecasting
- Inventory Management
- Cost Savings
- Crisis Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Foodservice Industry
Skills & topics
- Project Manager
- Commercialization
- Supply Chain
- Customer Service
- Sales Operations
- Forecasting
- Inventory Management
- Cost Savings
- Food Service Industry
- Process Improvement
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 5+ years of experience in sales, marketing, supply chain, or project management, emphasizing food service industry achievements.
- Showcase skills: Emphasize excellent communication, collaboration, critical thinking, problem-solving, and computer proficiency (MS Office, Salesforce).
- Quantify achievements: Use data to demonstrate cost avoidance, speed to market improvements, and successful project execution in previous roles.
- Express proactive approach: Demonstrate your ability to identify cost savings, manage crises, and act as a customer advocate in your application and interviews.
- Research Ventura Foods: Understand their mission in food innovation and manufacturing, and their commitment to employee growth and diversity.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does a Senior Commercialization Project Manager at Ventura Foods do?
- A Senior Commercialization Project Manager at Ventura Foods acts as a customer-facing supply chain leader. They focus on accelerating product commercialization, managing supply chain efficiencies, and bridging customer needs with Ventura's operations. This involves driving speed to market, leading cost-saving initiatives, managing inventory, and providing crisis support.
- What are the key responsibilities for this role at Ventura Foods?
- Key responsibilities include supporting the Sales Project Commercialization System (PCS) to accelerate project delivery, acting as a center of excellence for Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), managing forecasting and inventory, identifying cost savings, providing crisis management support, and advocating for customer needs internally.
- What qualifications are required for the Senior Commercialization Project Manager position?
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, along with 5+ years of experience in sales, marketing, Supply Chain, Project Management, or customer service, preferably within the food service industry. Strong communication, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential.
- Is this a remote position at Ventura Foods?
- Yes, the Senior Commercialization Project Manager position at Ventura Foods is a remote work arrangement, allowing for flexibility in your work location.
- What is the salary range for a Senior Commercialization Project Manager at Ventura Foods?
- The base salary range for this role is between $95,234.65 and $148,795.48 annually, with the potential for an annual bonus based on incentive program terms. Ventura Foods may adjust pay based on candidate experience, job complexity, and other factors.
- What benefits does Ventura Foods offer to its employees?
- Ventura Foods offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage starting on the first day for eligible employees. They also provide Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching, paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and employee assistance programs.
- How does Ventura Foods support career growth for its employees?
- Ventura Foods invests in employee growth by offering career development opportunities, challenging work, and supportive management. They emphasize a culture where your future is limited only by your willingness to push yourself.
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