Commercialization Coordinator

Chobani • Plano, TX

1d • $51,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Chobani’s Product Development team both brings innovation to life as well as manages in-market platforms as they evolve and expand. From consumer-based research and product strategy through development, commercialization and implementation, PD shepherds’ products to the shelf and then works to optimize, expand and curate product platforms. This role is focused on the behind-the-scenes processes and the “last 10%” that supports implementation and launch project phases across all One Chobani platforms (Chobani and LaColombe). This position is heavily involved in SAP as it relates to item set up, UPC management, and other important and critical tasks.

Requirements

• Associates Degree Required, Bachelors preferred
• 0-2 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment or project management
• Self-motivated with effective project and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Build trust and confidence by sharing information and providing feedback confidently
• Strong written and verbal communications skills; able to effectively communicate cross-functionally and with your leadership
• Ability to travel a few times per year
• Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm for food

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP and Smartsheet a plus

Responsibilities

• Finished Good and Material item setup within SAP
• Manage and track UPC/GTIN assignments and changes
• Support Workfront tasks as needed, including project creation, serving as a backup on RLC approvals
• Lead the Commercialization & Change Management (CCM) weekly cross functional meeting, attended by dozens of cross functional partners, and manages every open project hitting our manufacturing locations, including product launches, discontinuations, and material changes (food and packaging)
• Duties associated with CCM include timeline management, risk evaluations and mitigations, gaining cross functional alignment, and ensuring our partners across the organization are fully aligned and clear on expectations and deliverables
• Support all steps of the commercialization process
• Ability to anticipate and escalate possible delays in deliverables with corrective action plans
• Manage the execution of all packaging updates as it relates to BOM updates and materials ordered
• Help coordinate trials and other necessary in-plant activities related to launching new products and evolving existing
• Ensure first ship dates are met for all new items
• Support productivity and waste reduction efforts by driving alignment on runout plans that meet business needs and optimize costs
• Optimize tools and processes to create the most efficient working environment
• Clearly communicate status, updates and changes of all active projects to the cross functional team
• Perform other duties as necessary

Benefits

• Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement.
• To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay.
• To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment.
• In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information.
• We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, and paid volunteer time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees