AddressOverview
The Specialist, Private Brands Commercialization will assist and support either the Sr. Manager, Private Brands Commercialization, Manager, Private Brand Commercialization and/or Associate Manager, Private Brands Commercializationthroughout product development and the existing portfolio lifecycle of branded products and is responsible for ensuring the completion and the commercialization cycle of the Vitamin Shoppe portfolio of Private Brands.
Responsibilities
- Supports Sr. Manager, Private Brands Commercialization, Manager, Private Brand Commercialization and/or Associate Manager, Private Brands Commercialization in cross-functional execution and support of business performance. Optimizes business processes between finance, business operations, quality, supply chain and inventory planning.
- Ability with guidance, to use forecast demand for both short term and long-term sales; basic understanding of logistics and the effect on store and warehouse fill rates, inventory, and shelf life, and the results these areas have on company profitability.
- Facilitate and hold accountable all internal and external responsible parties in meeting project deadlines throughout the commercialization process.
- Ensure all stage gates are completed accurately and on time, based on established target timelines for new item launches and existing portfolio projects.
- Maintain internal tracking data sets to measure the success and timing of each new launch.
- Partner with multiple internal and external functional teams to facilitate and ensure complete accurate required documentation for products in a timely manner.
Other Functions:
- Supports strategic organizational objectives and initiatives as necessary.
- Performs other duties as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- No direct supervisory experience
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in science or business-related field preferred or equivalent combination of intellectual instruction and work experience.
Required Knowledge:
- Working knowledge of Dietary Supplement and/or Food formulation, product development, and product commercialization process
- Familiarity and ability to apply/comply with common product Certification programs such as Organic, Non-GMO, NSF, DSHEA and others as needed
- Project Management Principles and Stage Gate Process Applications
Experience required:
- 1 – 3 years of Product Development or Consumer Package Goods experience is preferred.
- High ability and comfort level working in a fast-paced environment
Skill and Ability:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to bring process and organization to complex scenarios
- Proficient in MS Office Tools and adaptability to other cloud based platforms
- Self-Motivated: Ability to work independently as well with a team.
- Achievement mindset, creative, agile, solution-focused, bias for action
Equal Opportunity Policy
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.
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.
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.
