Project Manager

Berlin Packaging•Gaithersburg, MD

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

Berlin Packaging is the premier supplier of rigid packaging. With over $3 billion in revenue, we grow 5x faster than the overall packaging industry. Chances are you enjoy products supplied by Berlin Packaging every day! We serve virtually every end market: automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and cannabis. Combine that with our “Anything is Possible” mindset and our winning culture, our 2,000+ employees agree, we love it here. Our engagement scores are 2x the national average. And every single employee shares in Berlin’s profitable growth. Now you understand why since1898, our 100+ year-old company has grown 5x faster than our industry! Are you up for the opportunity of a lifetime? If so, we are seeking a Project Manager for our Retail Division. The Project Manager oversees from beginning to end the production of multi branded samplers for clients they are assigned. This includes managing communications with brands, the client, and vendors.

Requirements

BA/BS degree strongly preferred, or equivalent work experience required
Minimum of 3 years of related, relevant professional experience, including knowledge of project management tools, systems, and processes
Strong business acumen
Takes initiative to successfully complete tasks with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment
Self-directed and detail-oriented with an inquisitive nature
Ability to proactively solve problems using techniques that identify and resolve root cause issues
Contributes to a team environment
Strong communication skills, including effective negotiation skills
Strong MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills
A strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude and one who takes pride in the quality of their work

Responsibilities

Maintains daily communication with client sales lead and Director of Sales and Project Management to plan project scope and report on project status.
Work directly with clients to gather artwork direction, sampler details, important dates, approvals, and updates.
Keep active contact with participating brands to collect required assets, images, samples, approvals, and production units.
Responsible for coordinating directly with designers/vendors to develop desired product.
Create purchase orders for each participating brand product and work with brands to track and ensure production units are delivered timely.
Oversee sampler development on all project components depending on the desired structure.
Send artwork for approval to brands and clients.
Keep track of production units and corresponding ship dates.
Complete Retailer required documentation for projects.
Oversee assembly of kits by developing assembly guidelines and presentations.
Produce invoice content for all chargebacks to brands. Partner with Director of Sales and Project Management to troubleshoot chargebacks and issues with billing that need additional assistance beyond the accounting and ops teams.
Serve as main point of contact with retailer after the initial sale. Work closely with Director of Sales and Project Management on timelines, action plans, and communications to brands and retailers.
Own ensuring the project is completed on time and communication back to retailer is completed once shipments are closed.
Perform additional tasks as assigned/required.
Fulfill employee portion of the Berlin Values.

Benefits

Competitive PTO including vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick time
1Berlin Shared Ownership Plan
Profit sharing
401(k) with company match
Medical insurance including dental insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for transportation, medical, and dependent care expenses
Vision insurance options
Paid parental leave for up to 12-weeks
Health club reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
529 college savings plan
Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being
Calm app to improve mental wellbeing
Employee referral program
Company sponsored life insurance with optional voluntary life insurance
Company sponsored short- and long-term disability