Sr. Manager Commercial Execution

At Saputo we bring good to the table by making high-quality products investing in our people and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best

The Senior Manager Commercialization leads the day-to-day execution of all fluid and cultured commercialization projects. This includes ensuring product launches customer initiatives product and packaging changes transitions and discontinuations are planned and delivered with clear ownership realistic timelines disciplined governance and strong cross-functional alignment. The role translates business priorities into executable plans and provides leadership from project intake from item setup through first shipment.

As a key member of the Commercial Execution team this role partners closely with Sales Commercial Strategy Marketing R&D Supply Chain Operations Finance Procurement Quality Customer Service Master Data and Packaging teams. The Senior Manager leads and develops project management professionals while strengthening standardized processes visibility accountability and continuous improvement across the commercialization lifecycle.

How you will make contributions that matter...

• Lead the commercialization portfolio for new fluid and cultured products including private label and branded launches product and packaging changes customer conversions transitions and discontinuations.
• Translate approved business priorities into executable project plans with clear scope milestones owners dependencies risks and timing.
• Develop initial timelines and lead cross-functional kickoff status readiness and escalation discussions ensuring decisions and commitments are documented and completed.
• Own project timelines and maintain accurate status priorities risks decisions and actions in approved commercialization systems.
• Coordinate end-to-end execution across item setup specifications formulas packaging artwork material codes plant readiness production planning sales orders and first shipment.
• Align customer commitments with operational feasibility inventory packaging lead times supply constraints cost and service considerations.
• Identify risks early establish recovery plans and escalate decisions or resource constraints with clear business impact and recommendations.
• Apply stage-gate and feasibility requirements at the appropriate level of rigor and confirm launch prerequisites are complete before work advances.
• Provide concise decision-oriented portfolio reporting on launches at-risk initiatives key decisions and support required.
• Translate lessons learned into practical process system and governance improvements.
• Develop and coach commercialization professionals while strengthening accountability collaboration standard work and effective use of project management tools.
• Commercialization priorities are visible appropriately sequenced and supported by realistic cross-functionally aligned plans.
• Risks dependencies and decisions are surfaced early enough for teams to act before customer service cost inventory or launch timing is affected.
• Project data reporting and leadership updates are accurate concise and decision-oriented.
• The team consistently applies standard processes while using sound judgment to scale requirements to project complexity.
• Cross-functional partners understand ownership meet commitments and view Commercialization as a trusted execution partner.

You are best suited for the role if you

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Operations Marketing Finance Project Management or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 8 years of progressive experience in commercialization project management commercial operations supply chain product launches or a related function in consumer packaged goods food or manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success leading product launches customer implementations packaging or item changes and portfolio transitions with multiple dependencies.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end commercialization including feasibility stage-gate governance item setup master data packaging production readiness and launch execution.
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume portfolio prioritize competing needs resolve issues and influence without direct authority.
• Strong analytical problem-solving communication facilitation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience with project management collaboration and reporting tools such as SAP Wrike Power BI SharePoint or similar platforms.
• Exceptional communication presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-Centricity:Focuses on delivering value to customers and stakeholders.
• Results-Driven:Maintains a focus on measurable outcomes and business impact.

We support and care for our employees by providing them with

• Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment.
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family.
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.

Salary Range: $107350 - $140895

Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience educations skills and training.

Hybrid office: 4 days in office 1 day remote

In the USA Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella Frigo Cheese Montchevre Stella and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing operations supply chain sales quality assurance or in any other function your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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