Commercialization Planner (12 mo contracted role) - Hybrid Role

LASSONDE PAPPAS AND CO INC•Cherry Hill Township, NJ

30d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Commercialization Planner’s primary focus is project management support. This person owns the packaging design and development process, which supports new product launch operations as well as packaging changes at Lassonde Pappas. It’s a great place to learn all about the consumer products industry and work directly with top retailers.

Requirements

Minimum 1-year previous work experience
Extremely strong attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
Proficiency in managing competing priorities and multi-tasking with a sense of urgency
Commitment to continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Responsible for facilitating the development of new packaging artwork, while creating and adhering to a pre-determined timeline.
Follow the process to ensure that all packaging is legally compliant and facilitate the troubleshooting of issues as they arise.
Work closely with many key internal departments (Regulatory, Sales, Sourcing, Production Planning, Forecasting, Customer Service) as well as external parties (Customers, Designers, Printers).
Owns and manages all artwork redesigns. An artwork redesign is a revision to existing artwork either driven by customer need or regulatory necessity. This process involves managing the artwork development process to create a new version and obtain third-party certifications (OU kosher, QAI organic, non-GMO, Bottle bills, etc.)
Other tasks include item creation, ongoing system maintenance based on lifecycle
Owns artwork development for all new item introductions, where achieving the target timeline is critical in order to meet customer launch expectations.
Hold other parties accountable to meet key project deliverables.
Provide administrative support to the Commercialization Lead as needed in support of these efforts.
Facilitate the discontinuation process for de-listing of current items' liabilities, which involves routing liability files and executing the exit strategy once customer agreement is reached. This execution step involves directing internal teams regarding ingredient order placement, production scheduling, and forecast changes.
Other duties as assigned.