This Supply Chain role supports the team with several workflows related to the operational execution of new product launches.  This role acts as a key liaison between Product Development, Supply Chain, and Marketing, ensuring that launch timelines are met, and products are delivered to market efficiently and on time. This position bridges project management discipline with supply chain execution, supporting innovation and commercialization initiatives.   

This is a highly cross-functional role requiring exceptional communication, problem-solving, and execution skills. There will be a major focus on tactical planning, project tracking, and cross-departmental communication.  We are looking for a candidate with good product and project management skills, relevant Supply Chain experience, who is self-motivated, adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.   

• Translate development briefs into supply chain deliverables.  Understands the full product life cycle; makes recommendations on the development timeline to keep project on time.
• Confirm the completion of projects and their readiness to go live and keep track (advise) of any corrective actions that will need to be taken after initial production.
• Develop and maintain projects detailing scope, supplier updates, risk management, and quality control via Asana, Sage X3, and Microsoft Excel.

Supplier Management:  

• Build and maintain strong vendor and supplier relationships to support flexible and responsive execution.
• Manage critical path timelines and coordinate key milestones with internal and external partners.
• Manages process documentation with Product Development team for New Supplier onboarding and tech transfers.
• Facilitate post-launch feedback to assess launch execution, supply challenges, and opportunities for improvement.

Risk Management: 

• Anticipates issues ahead of team members to develop contingencies to meet project timelines and minimize risks.
• Proactively identify and resolve project/team related issues and offer alternate solutions to optimize project delivery and outcomes. 

• Assists Product Development team in tracking the deliverables and timelines for upcoming programs; seeks to remove bottlenecks and address concerns of future risks
• Provides clear direction on sequencing of events to ensure clarity of team’s activities and accountability between project members to help support successful and on-time project deliveries.
• Clearly establish and define important milestones for product launches and modifications to provide direction and execution support to key partners including product development, sales, and other departments.  

Stakeholder Communication: 

• Effectively communicates relevant project information to team and senior leaders in company to keep projects moving the right direction.
• Ensure timely communication to stakeholders, team members, and senior leaders during time sensitive urgencies and deliverables.