Category Ops Innovation Manager (gn)
Core
Central operations contact for new product categories (e.g., bars, protein powders) from idea to launch, ensuring operational readiness and capacity.
Role type
Mid-level Category Operations Manager
Builds
New product categories in the sports nutrition and healthy food domain
Domain
Consumer Goods / Food & Beverage / Sports Nutrition
Required skills
Planning experience, Procurement experience, Make-or-Buy decision-making, Supplier risk assessment, Capacity planning, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience with internal and external production or co-manufacturing
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct feasibility and capacity checks with internal and external manufacturers, Monitor supplier risks and capacities early in the process, Exercise veto power on product launches if operations readiness is lacking, Hand over to Supply and Demand Planning before Gate 3
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC