Product Launch & Inventory Project Lead

Cinemark; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

401(k) Matching*

Growth Opportunities

Education Assistance*

Health Benefits*

Parental Leave*

Paid Time Off*

Daily Pay*

Free Movies*

Job summary

Cinemark is seeking a Project Manager, Inventory & Distribution, to lead cross-functional efforts from product selection to theatre availability and discontinuance. You will own launch timelines, manage a master project list, and drive action to ensure on-time stock and clear communications with stakeholders.

The role requires 3+ years in product/project management within supply chain, with strong forecasting, analytical, and collaboration skills to optimize inventory across theatres and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Project Management.
• 3+ years of product project management, supply chain, product launch, inventory planning and management, or related experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
• General understanding of forecasting, inventory management, procurement, and distribution operations.
• Experience managing numerous concurrent new product launches and LTOs in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven leadership skills with a history of managing and developing talent.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Innovative problem solver.
• Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and project management software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage the Inventory Project Tracker, including gathering information and dates and tracking project timelines, milestones, dependencies, and key deliverables.
• Ensure stakeholders understand project timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables.
• Lead end-to-end launch execution from product approval through theatre introduction.
• Facilitate recurring project review meetings with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Identify risks, delays, and resource constraints and drive corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Category Management, Inventory & Distribution, Operations, Marketing, and Finance, and build strong cross-functional working relationships to drive successful project execution.
• Track creation of purchase orders and monitor product receipts at the Distributor for all Operating Sites and escalated any delays.
• Ensure inventory levels support launch requirements and monitor supplier commitments and delivery timelines.
• Escalate supply constraints and ensure mitigation plans are put in place as needed.
• Monitor inventory movement and launch performance during rollout.
• Partner with third-party distributor to resolve execution issues.
• Establish and maintain launch status reporting and share regular updates with Inventory & Distribution management and Category Managers.
• Identify and recommend solutions to automate and improve efficiency of project tracking and implement the approved solution.
• Recommend process improvements that reduce cycle time, improve inventory readiness, and enhance launch success.
• Manage and mentor team member(s) to consistently meet project timelines and ensure accuracy and efficiency in project and task level execution
• Demonstrate the highest level of ethics and integrity in all supplier and distributor interactions ensuring accountability, service excellence and long-term collaboration.
• Remain competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development and training courses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Forecasting & inventory planning

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Project management software

Job description

Cinemark is seeking a Project Manager, Inventory & Distribution, to lead cross-functional efforts from product selection to theatre availability and discontinuance. You will own launch timelines, manage a master project list, and drive action to ensure on-time stock and clear communications with stakeholders.

The role requires 3+ years in product/project management within supply chain, with strong forecasting, analytical, and collaboration skills to optimize inventory across theatres and