Marketing Operations Assistant Manager

About the role:

The Marketing Operations Assistant Manager oversees the execution and continuous improvement of core Marketing Operations processes that enable speed to market, retailer readiness, data accuracy, brand consistency, and cross-functional alignment. You will manage assigned projects and operational workflows, administers product and packaging information, oversees retailer data syndication activities, and drives timely completion of critical deliverables.

• Manage assigned projects, establish priorities, and oversee tasks, timelines, dependencies, and deliverables across multiple Marketing Operations work streams.
• Monitor project performance, direct follow-up activities, communicate status and decisions, and drive accountability for established deadlines.
• Maintain management visibility through accurate reporting, disciplined follow-up, and clear escalation of risks, resource needs, and unresolved decisions.
• Assess risks, bottlenecks, and outstanding action items; determine appropriate next steps; and lead resolution with accountable stakeholders.

• Administer product, packaging, specification, and digital asset information across internal systems, establishing controls that support accuracy, consistency, and readiness.
• Oversee assigned data syndication activities through GDSN, retailer portals, and other customer-facing platforms, coordinating priorities and issue resolution.
• Drive assigned data-quality improvement initiatives and manage issue resolution related to product information management.

• Manage routing, review, proofing, and approval workflows for labels, cartons, and related marketing assets from request through final release.
• Direct workflow coordination with suppliers, printers, agencies, and cross-functional teams to achieve packaging and artwork timelines.
• Administer the product catalog, digital assets, imagery, and supporting marketing materials, including access, organization, accuracy, and lifecycle updates.

• Serve as the operational lead for stakeholders requiring guidance on product information, specifications, retailer requirements, and assigned project workflows.
• Represent Marketing Operations in cross-functional meetings and lead assigned activities supporting product launches, retailer readiness, and business process improvements.

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of two years of experience in project coordination, marketing operations, product data management, packaging workflow, or related operational support roles
• Excellent project management, prioritization, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to independently manage multiple work streams and competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and proofreading capabilities
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and business systems
• Experience applying AI tools to improve productivity, documentation, analysis, or workflow execution.

• Experience with in the produce, fresh food, consumer packaged goods, or retail industries
• Familiarity with GDSN, Syndigo, Specright, retailer portals, or similar product information management systems
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat Pro
• Knowledge of packaging workflows, print production processes, and label approval procedures
• Familiarity with food labeling requirements, packaging standards, and customer compliance expectations
• Experience maintaining product catalogs, specifications, or customer-facing product data

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