Business Development, Business Support, Category Management, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Consumer Electronics, Consumer Packaged Goods, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Leadership, Marketing, Mentoring, Merchandising, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Outsourcing, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Risk Analysis, Sales, Status Reports, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Kansas City, KS
POSTED
10 days ago
Product Project Lead
We are seeking a Product Project Lead who is professional, detail-oriented, process and execution-driven, with strong communication skills. A successful Product Project Lead drives projects through the private label product development process, while working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve milestones within established timelines. To effectively reach these goals, you must be able to proactively communicate with the retailer, suppliers, and your internal team to ensure objectives are met.
The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Essential Responsibility
Work with supplier partners and retailer on executing new item launches, label updates, and reformulations of product. Ensure all parties stay on track to meet deadlines.
Manage relationships with both supplier partners and the retailer. Proactively communicate with retailer, suppliers, internal team and/or third-party teams to ensure objectives are met.
Identify potential risks and solutions. Advise the key stakeholders (internal and external) on potential roadblocks in a project and help provide and execute solutions.
Work with and support business managers on new business development.
Required to facilitate product development discussions with senior leadership of supplier partners or retailer.
PLM system navigation required, must create product and status reports.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports
Indirect Reports: Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports
Minimum Qualifications
Education Level: (Required): Bachelor"s Degree or equivalent experience
Experience Requirements: 2-4 years" experience in related field
Required Knowledge and Skills
Must be able to think on their feet, be a problem solver, and be a self-starter
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
Must have basic computer skills including use of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Outlook
Must have strong prioritization and organization skills
Must be able to manage conflict
Must be process driven/oriented
Job Will Remain Open Until Filled
About the Company
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Advantage Solutions Inc
Advantage Solutions is a leading provider of outsourced sales and marketing solutions
to consumer goods companies and retailers. Our data- and technology-driven services
— which include headquarter sales, retail merchandising, in-store and online sampling,
digital commerce, omnichannel marketing, retail media and others — help brands and
retailers of all sizes get products into the hands of consumers, wherever they shop.
As a trusted partner and problem solver, we help our clients sell more while spending
less. Headquartered in Irvine, California, we have o!ces throughout North America
and strategic investments in select markets throughout Africa, Asia, Australia and
Europe through which we serve the global needs of multinational, regional and local
manufacturers.