Project Manager, Inventory & Distribution

Cinemark•Plano, TX

About The Position

The Project Manager, Inventory & Distribution, leads and coordinates the activities required to introduce new products and Limited Time Offers (LTOs) and deplete discontinued products. The role is the central coordination point for Inventory & Distribution, Category Management, Operations, Communications, Marketing, Finance, and external distribution partners, ensuring launches happen on schedule with appropriate stocking levels, communications, and execution plans. The Project Manager owns the master inventory project list, maintains launch timelines, tracks milestones and dependencies, identifies risks, and drives accountability from product selection through theatre availability or discontinuance. The role also leads post-mortem reviews to identify concerns and corrective actions for future launches. It manages and mentors team member(s), supports process improvement and tracking automation, and maintains effective relationships with suppliers and distributors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Project Management.
At least 3 years of product project management, supply chain, product launch, inventory planning and management, or related experience.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
General understanding of forecasting, inventory management, procurement, and distribution operations.
Experience managing numerous concurrent new product launches and LTOs in a fast-paced environment.
Proven leadership skills and a history of managing and developing talent.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Innovative problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and project management software.

Nice To Haves

Relevant certification, such as PMP, CAPM, or a similar project management certification.
Experience collaborating on and managing concurrent new projects with a third-party inventory distribution center network.
Experience with forecasting and inventory management systems.
Experience with food and beverage products, concessions, retail, consumer products, or related industries.
Cross-functional collaboration demonstrating the ability to work effectively across all organizational levels and with external partners.
Proven ability to operate strategically and tactically in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain and manage the Inventory Project Tracker, gathering information and dates and tracking project timelines, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
Ensure stakeholders understand project timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables.
Lead end-to-end launch execution from product approval through theatre introduction.
Facilitate recurring project review meetings with cross-functional stakeholders.
Identify risks, delays, and resource constraints and drive corrective actions.
Serve as the primary liaison among Category Management, Inventory & Distribution, Operations, Marketing, and Finance, building cross-functional relationships to support successful execution.
Track purchase order creation and monitor product receipts at the distributor for all operating sites; escalate delays.
Ensure inventory levels support launch requirements and monitor supplier commitments and delivery timelines.
Escalate supply constraints and ensure mitigation plans are established.
Monitor inventory movement and launch performance during rollout.
Partner with the third-party distributor to resolve execution issues.
Establish and maintain launch status reporting and provide regular updates to Inventory & Distribution management and Category Managers.
Identify and recommend solutions to automate and improve project tracking, and implement approved solutions.
Recommend process improvements to reduce cycle time, improve inventory readiness, and enhance launch success.
Manage and mentor team member(s) to meet project timelines and ensure accurate and efficient project- and task-level execution.
Demonstrate ethics and integrity in supplier and distributor interactions, promoting accountability, service excellence, and long-term collaboration.
Remain current through professional reading, professional contacts, and professional development and training.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Lead post-mortem reviews of inventory projects to identify concerns and corrective actions for future launches and LTOs.