Project Manager, Commercialization

ofi is a global leader in food & beverage ingredients and solutions. Through our core ingredient platforms that we’re known for globally – cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices – we partner with food & beverage manufacturers, retailers, and food service operators worldwide to help meet evolving consumer needs.

ofi is a global leader in food & beverage ingredients and solutions. Through our core ingredient platforms that we’re known for globally – cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices – we partner with food & beverage manufacturers, retailers, and food service operators worldwide to help meet evolving consumer needs.

With deep roots in origin countries and close relationships with farmers, we help deliver quality, traceability, transparency, and resilient supply chains. By combining sourcing expertise, market knowledge, innovation, and technical capabilities, we create value for customers while driving positive impact for people and the planet.

Together, ofi employees advance our

Purpose:

to be the change for good food and a healthy future.

ofi values in-person collaboration with colleagues – employees are expected to work their specific work schedule on site at their ofi location.

Reporting to the Director of Commercialization – Private Label Spices, the Commercialization Project Manager will be responsible for bringing ofi’s products from concept to shelf. This role will specifically manage all new projects being commercialized in our Snacking Business Unit.

• Manage the end-to-end commercialization process from concept through to shelf. Including setting up projects in ofi’s designated workflow tool and ensuring each cross-functional partner is completing their tasks on time.
• Develop project timelines & communicate to all stakeholders.
• Influence and drive alignment amongst team members and across key stakeholders including the leadership team, marketing, sales, supply chain and R&D.
• Identify potential risks and challenges that could impact product commercialization and develop contingency plans to mitigate these risks.
• Lead weekly “Feasibility” calls to manage project lifecycle prior to customer acceptance.
• Lead weekly “Launch” calls to manage project lifecycle after customer acceptance.
• Responsible for launching products on time & within spec.
• Be the gatekeeper for 1 source of truth on projects in the pipeline.
• Work closely with the R&D function to ensure product development aligns with market needs, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Collaborate with the manufacturing team to ensure efficient and effective production of high-quality products and to troubleshoot any production-related issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Food Science or related field is preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 5 years of experience in product commercialization, project management, or related roles within the food industry.
• Project Management:
  Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects from concept to launch.
• Communication:
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations to diverse audiences.
• Regulatory Knowledge:
  Familiarity with food industry regulations, safety standards, and labeling requirements.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools. Experience with Sales Force and Specright are a plus.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
• Adaptability:
  Able to thrive in…