Project Manager I: Launch & Supplier Collaboration

P.L. Marketing, Inc.; Newport (RI); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

P.L. Marketing, Inc. is seeking a capable professional to assist the Our Brands Project Manager in product development and OB category business planning.

You will help source cuttings, enter data, and professionally represent PLM and its suppliers to Kroger while coordinating with multiple internal and external teams. This hybrid role requires regular office presence and close collaboration with OB leadership, Merchandising, Manufacturing, and suppliers to drive commercialization and timely

Qualifications

• 4 year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Degree in Business Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, or Economics preferred.
• 2+ years of retail grocery experience preferred.
• Proficient Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Capacity to learn multiple computer systems and web based applications.
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills.
• Capability to collaborate with others and contribute effectively to a team.
• Expert organizational, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an audience from senior level executives, to administrative support.
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, prioritize and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Our Brands Project Managers throughout the New Item Process.
• Execute new item setup and supplier communication with cross-functional teams.
• Communicate project details with division support and leadership.
• Support commercialization of projects as identified within business plans and manage Project Tracker.
• Represent PLM and its suppliers to Kroger and maintain communications with internal PLM teams.
• Be a positive champion for OB’s mission, vision and goals.

Skills

Organization skills

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Proactive/ self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Business Marketing / Operations / Supply Chain / Economics preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

P.L. Marketing, Inc. is seeking a capable professional to assist the Our Brands Project Manager in product development and OB category business planning.

You will help source cuttings, enter data, and professionally represent PLM and its suppliers to Kroger while coordinating with multiple internal and external teams. This hybrid role requires regular office presence and close collaboration with OB leadership, Merchandising, Manufacturing, and suppliers to drive commercialization and timely