Project Manager

Responsible for the effective development/management of project timelines, product development, and product quoting. Cross-functional responsibility throughout the business development cycle.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIE

Lead the cross-functional business development process by creating project timelines and acting as the gatekeeper for all new product development projects Liaise with Sales, Account Management, R&D, and various Operational functions, to enable the organization to develop/commercialize new business opportunities with new/existing customers Act as facilitator for all customer quotes, overseeing the flow of necessary information between key touch-points within the process Participate in proposal development Interact closely with Purchasing to understand current raw material pricing issues and formulate products using highest value raw materials Understand costing model and apply model to various products Assist with solutions to problematic formulations of existing products, as needed Assist with specification generation for raw materials, packaging components, bulk products and finished products. Work with Document Control to initiate new SKU packaging specifications Assist with deviation investigation and generation as needed Attend both internal and external training, designed to develop relevant knowledge and skills Perform duties as assigned by Sr. VP of Sales Accountable for the quality of work Accurate and timely recording of information on specified documents

REQUIREMENT

BS/BA in business management or the sciences Minimum of 1 year experience in the Natural Products Industry Project Management experience beneficial Adept in use of MS Office 2000 or later, particularly Excel, Word, and Project Strong computer skills in MRP system, internet, and email mandatory Ability to perform all tasks defined above Ability to read, write and speak the English language Must be familiar with cGMP standards Must possess the ability to develop and maintain a teamwork environment Ability to move about to accomplish tasks Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos Ability to write simple correspondence Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals Ability to write and prepare business letters, memorandums and reports Ability to lift up to 30 lbs Ability to stand, stoop, reach and crouch

WORK CONDITIONS

Subject to moderate noise level Subject to high noise levels where hearing protection may be required Subject to atmospheric conditions, such as fumes from machines, odors, powders, dust and other particles #J-18808-Ljbffr INW Capstone Nutrition