<p>Overview</p> <p>The Manager, Private Brands Commercialization, plays a key role in the execution of both strategic and day-to-day portfolio initiatives through strong collaboration with both contract manufacturing and internal partners. Effectively manage supply chain areas which may encompass select raw material and other product components, production planning guidance, and support activities to maintain target inventory levels. Troubleshoot end-to-end commercialization challenges with a solution savvy approach while always keeping the customer experience top of mind.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Launch Private Brand products, on time and in full.</p> </li><li> <p>Strategic Vendor Management to improve Quality, Reduce Costs, and Drive Manufacturing Efficiency leading to higher in stocks by:</p> </li><li> <p>Lead the weekly / biweekly communication with contract manufacturers to ensure that all parties are on the same page.</p> </li><li> <p>Manage the timelines and workbacks to ensure that launches are successful.</p> </li><li> <p>Work on solutions as issues arise and communicate with our partners when necessary.</p> </li><li> <p>Address and resolve issues that occur throughout production including raw material shortages, packaging supply constraints, and formula challenges.</p> </li><li> <p>Manage the end-to-end initial commercialization process for all skus with vendors including flavoring, scale ups, and finished goods production runs.</p> </li><li> <p>Manage the sku transfer process with vendors including pilot runs, scale ups, and finished product production runs.</p> </li><li> <p>Drive multi-team internal and external collaboration to successfully execute day-to-day operations as well as complex strategic projects.</p> </li><li> <p>Lead and/or participate in additional projects with cross functional teams including Supply Chain, Quality, Wholesale, and Operations.</p> </li><li> <p>Assist with the assortment rationalization standard operating process working directly with vendors to mitigate liabilities and facilitate timely execution.</p> </li><li> <p>Facilitate Business Reviews on a Quarterly or Semi-Annual basis dependent on vendor portfolio size.</p> </li></ul> <p>Other Functions:</p> <ul> <li>Supports strategic organizational objectives and initiatives, as necessary. </li><li>Performs other duties as required. </li></ul> <p>Supervisory Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Manage 1-2 direct reports with shifts to be discussed with department head. </li><li>Future potential to direct, guide, and evaluate additional staff members. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Education/Certification:</p> <ul> <li>Preferred bachelor's degree in science or business-related field </li><li>Or, 7+ years' experience in a commercialization role. </li></ul> <p>Required Knowledge:</p> <ul> <li>Working knowledge of Dietary Supplement and/or Food formulation, product development, and product commercialization process </li><li>Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for compliance </li><li>Familiarity and ability to apply/comply with common product Certification programs such as Organic, Non-GMO, NSF, and others as needed </li><li>Project Management Principles and Stage Gate Process Applications </li></ul> <p>Experience Required:</p> <ul> <li>3 years plus in dietary supplements, food, ingestible OTC, or related consumer goods industry. Experience within Contract Manufacturing a plus. </li><li>Applying and making data driven decisions involving laboratory analysis of vitamins, minerals, botanicals, and other supplement ingredients </li><li>High ability and comfort level working in a fast-paced environment </li></ul> <p>Skill and Ability:</p> <ul> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills </li><li>Excellent Project Management skills </li><li>Ability to bring process and organization to complex scenarios </li><li>Proficient in MS Office Tools and adaptability to other cloud-based platforms </li><li>Achievement mindset, creative, agile, solution-focused, bias for action </li></ul> <p>Equal Opportunity Policy</p> <p>The Vitamin Shoppe is an equal opportunity employer. We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, separation, recruitment, pay and other forms of compensation, access to facilities and programs, training and general treatment during employment.</p> <p>We firmly believe that every Health Enthusiast has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is to maintain a satisfied and productive team of Health Enthusiasts. The keys to reaching that goal are effective leadership, equal application of fair human resources policies, competitive wages and benefits, and close attention to all health enthusiast matters. The Vitamin Shoppe is committed to the principle of fair and impartial treatment of our Health Enthusiasts.</p> <p>Health Enthusiasts with questions or concerns about equal employment opportunities in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of their Human Resources representative. We will not allow any form of retaliation against Health Enthusiasts who raise issues of perceived discrimination in good faith. To ensure our workplace is free of artificial barriers, violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including discharge.</p>