Senior Manager, GBS - Commercialization
Core
Leads materials planning and cross-functional execution for new product introductions, renovations, packaging changes, and commercialization projects, ensuring launch readiness and inventory management for the Lunchables brand.
Role type
Senior Manager, Materials Planning & Commercialization
Builds
New product launches, packaging changes, and commercialization projects for the Lunchables brand
Domain
Food & Beverage / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Materials planning, supply chain management, project management, team leadership, MRP/ERP systems, risk management, cross-functional collaboration, inventory management, launch readiness planning
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or Project Management
Technologies
MRP/ERP systems
Responsibilities
Lead materials planning for commercialization projects including new product introductions and packaging changes; Translate project timelines into material readiness plans and milestones; Partner cross-functionally with Project Management, R&D, Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, and Marketing; Ensure alignment of materials, packaging, specifications, and plant readiness; Identify and mitigate material availability and project-timing risks; Monitor key metrics for material readiness and launch performance; Lead, coach, and develop a team of six materials planning professionals; Manage materials planning operations for the Lunchables brand
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on leadership with team management
