Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This Supply Chain role supports the team with several workflows related to the operational execution of new product launches. This role acts as a key liaison between Product Development, Supply Chain, and Marketing, ensuring that launch timelines are met, and products are delivered to market efficiently and on time. This position bridges project management discipline with supply chain execution , supporting innovation and commercialization initiatives.

This is a highly cross-functional role requiring exceptional communication, problem-solving, and execution skills. There will be a major focus on tactical planning, project tracking, and cross-departmental communication. We are looking for a candidate with good product and project management skills, relevant Supply Chain experience, who is self-motivated, adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

This is not a remote or hybrid role. Please note that the person in this role will be required to work in-office at our Alliance location 5-days per week. Occasional travel to the Coppell, TX Office required.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Project Planning & Execution:

• Translate development briefs into supply chain deliverables. Understands the full product life cycle; makes recommendations on the development timeline to keep project on time.
• Confirm the completion of projects and their readiness to go live and keep track (advise) of any corrective actions that will need to be taken after initial production.
• Develop and maintain projects detailing scope, supplier updates, risk management, and quality control via Asana, Sage X3, and Microsoft Excel

Supplier Management:

• Build and maintain strong vendor and supplier relationships to support flexible and responsive execution.
• Manage critical path timelines and coordinate key milestones with internal and external partners
• Manages process documentation with Product Development team for New Supplier onboarding and tech transfers
• Facilitate post-launch feedback to assess launch execution, supply challenges, and opportunities for improvement.

Risk Management:

• Anticipates issues ahead of team members to develop contingencies to meet project timelines and minimize risks.
• Proactively identify and resolve project/team related issues and offer alternate solutions to optimize project delivery and outcomes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication:

• Assists Product Development team in tracking the deliverables and timelines for upcoming programs; seeks to remove bottlenecks and address concerns of future risks
• Provides clear direction on sequencing of events to ensure clarity of team’s activities and accountability between project members to help support successful and on-time project deliveries.
• Clearly establish and define important milestones for product launches and modifications to provide direction and execution support to key partners including product development, sales, and other departments.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Effectively communicates relevant project information to team and senior leaders in company to keep projects moving the right direction.
• Ensure timely communication to stakeholders, team members, and senior leaders during time sensitive urgencies and deliverables.

EXPERIENCED REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or other related field required
• Minimum of 5 years of Supply Chain and/ or project management experience
• Product Development background preferred.
• High attention to detail
• Software Skills: Proficiency with MS Office required, intermediate MS Excel required, advanced Excel helpful; experience with a project management tool preferred
• Must be highly collaborative and communicate well with experts in a variety of departments.
• Excellent project management skills and follow up communication
• Clear written and verbal communication across levels and departments.
• Ability to connect the dots and anticipate issues to avoid setbacks.
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• CPG experience is a must, beauty category experience preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary plus bonus structure
• Annual bonus program of up to 35% based on company metrics
• Career pathing and development
• Medical / Dental / Vision / Life
• Matching 401k up to 4%
• Travel opportunities

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