Full Job Description
Leads the development, planning, execution, and delivery of cross-functional initiatives across Over the Counter/Consumer Packaged Goods, ensuring category strategies and portfolio decisions are translated into executable programs with clear timelines, milestones, ownership, and measurable outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Design and maintain end-to-end operational workflows: Design and maintain end-to-end operational workflows spanning Category Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Supply, Inventory, Operations Planning, and Supply & Operations Execution to ensure category decisions move cleanly into execution.
Drive execution and milestone accountability: Track program progress against timelines and key milestones; proactively identify risks, remove blockers, and ensure timely completion of deliverables across stakeholders.
Manage cross-functional dependencies and readiness: Coordinate interdependencies across teams for product launches, portfolio changes, and lifecycle events-ensuring readiness across supply chain, category, and execution functions.
Establish governance, cadence, and accountability: Establish and run program governance routines (status updates, risk reviews, decision forums); maintain centralized tracking of actions, risks, issues, and decisions.
Prepare and deliver Executive ready updates: Develop clear, concise updates on program status, risks, and key decisions; provide leadership visibility into execution health and required interventions.
Drive continuous improvement: Identify execution gaps, inefficiencies, and recurring issues; implement process improvements that enhance delivery speed, predictability, and cross-functional alignment.
Critical Skills
Program & Project Management:
Strong ability to manage multiple initiatives, including scope definition, timeline management, dependency coordination, and risk mitigation. PMP preferred
AI Use Case Development & Prioritization
Ability to identify high-impact AI opportunities across planning, supply chain, and lifecycle management; assess value, feasibility, and adoption risk to prioritize initiatives that drive measurable business outcomes.
Execution Rigor:
Proven track record of driving initiatives from planning through execution with clear ownership and accountability.
Cross-Functional Leadership:
Ability to influence without authority and align stakeholders across Category, Planning, and Supply Chain functions.
Risk & Issue Management:
Ability to anticipate risks early, escalate appropriately, and drive resolution to keep programs on track.
Communication & Executive Reporting:
Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, action-oriented updates for leadership.
Analytical Problem Solving:
Strong ability to diagnose execution gaps and implement practical solutions.
Travel: up to 25%
This role is a hybrid position. The selected candidate is expected to work on-site at our Irving Las Colinas office a minimum of two (2) days per week, with the remaining days worked remotely. Specific in-office days may be designated based on team needs and business priorities. No Relocation Assistance provided, Unable to sponsor any VISA applicants.
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Our Base Pay Range for this position
$89,000 - $148,400
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