Commercialization Manager

Overview

NSI is a leading player in the natural private label food industry, dedicated to providing high-quality, organic, and sustainably sourced food products to consumers. We believe in promoting healthy and conscious eating choices, and our range of products reflects our commitment to quality and sustainability.

As the Commercialization Manager, you will be responsible for facilitating cross-functional teams to launch new products through critical checkpoints by supportive and positive business partner interactions. The ideal candidate will drive end-to-end product launches ensuring all deliverables are completed on-time and within budget. We are looking for a team player who can collaborate with multiple departments at the same time and keep all teams accountable.

• Reports to the VP of Development based in Barcelona, Spain.
• Provide direction and general project management including scope, schedule and resource planning.
• Determine the complexity level of new product/project initiatives and proactively engage the right cross-functional skills required to develop a successful commercialization plan.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to promote commercialization processes within Sales, Finance, Marketing, Procurement, Quality and Operations.
• Analyze projects, identify risk and manage all resources efficiently.
• Identify issues in functional processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify improvements, then implement.
• Maintain and provide training on the product development process and project management tools.
• Maintain and continually update and manage stakeholders on the status of projects, decision points, successes and learnings.
• Proactively uses ERP for Bill of Material creation and new developments on items.

• Possess strong organizational, interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong systems skills including MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), G Suite and ERP systems (SAP Business One preferred).
• Has demonstrated skills in commercialization project management and the ability to influence an organization.
• Able to work in a cross functional environment with team leadership experience, strategic planning and financial management.
• Must be able to understand the total impact of the project on the entire organization and optimize its integration.
• Extensive experience managing multiple projects involving product development from concept through commercialization in a fast paced, high pressure environment where change is frequent.
• Must be able to work independently, analyze problems and make decisions with minimal management intervention

• 4+ years experience in project management. Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Agribusiness, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Certifications in Project Management (PMP), New Product Development Professional (NPDP), and/or Agile/Scrum certifications (CSM, PMI-ACP) are a plus.

• Remote work available but candidates must be living in close proximity to our satellite office in Elmhurst, IL or Austin, TX.

• Competitive compensation package that includes base salary and semi-annual performance bonuses.
• 100% employer paid premium health insurance including medical, dental and life insurance.
• Supplemental coverage for vision, disability insurance, cancer, and hospital stays.
• Generous vacation, 14 paid holidays, 6 sick/mental health days, and a day off to celebrate your birthday.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. Immediate vesting/no vesting period.
• Opportunities to connect and grow through company retreats, quarterly meetings, learning and knowledge-sharing webinars, and virtual or in-person team-building events.
• Home office setup allowance to support your remote work environment.
• Flexible, remote position, with the option of working in-office voluntarily.

NSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.