The Vitamin Shoppe · 2 weeks ago
Associate Manager, Private Brand Operations
Secaucus, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$63K/yr - $70K/yr
1+ years expThe Vitamin Shoppe is focused on the growth of its Private Brand portfolio, and they are seeking an Associate Manager for Private Brand Operations. The role involves managing product labeling, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various teams to develop new products and maintain brand standards.
Dietary SupplementsOnline PortalsRetail
Responsibilities
Lead the development of accurate and compliant product labels for new, transfer, existing, and redesigned private brand products
Ensure all labeling complies with regulatory requirements and accurately reflects product attributes and claims
Collaborate with graphic designers, artists, and printing vendors to develop visually appealing and on-brand packaging designs for private brand products
Manage the printing process by working closely with label manufacturers to ensure our labels are of the highest quality and facilitate a timely delivery of the materials
Research and identify relevant certifications for new products, such as Non-GMO Project Verified, Certified Vegan, USDA Organic, etc
Coordinate the certification process, consulting with certifying bodies to obtain necessary approval for private brands
Negotiate Trademark License Agreements with branded ingredient suppliers to ensure private brand products have stronger structure function claims
Implement and monitor brand guidelines and standards to ensure consistency across all private brand products
Collaborate with the brand management team to align strategies with the company’s overall branding objectives
Work closely with brand managers to understand market trends and customer preferences, translating them into actionable product plans
Gain alignment with cross-functional teams on the “need to haves” and “nice to haves” for new products, while contributing to the launch timing
Collaborate with the sourcing team to develop detailed bid requests that can be easily reviewed by new and existing contract manufacturers
Ensure cost-effective sourcing without compromising on product quality
Contribute to continuous improvement of Private Brand processes across all cross functional departments
Other project and duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of intellectual instruction and work experience
Dietary Supplement, function food or related industry product development, technical and formulation
Commercialization and/or raw material experience
Experience with Standardized Regulatory Documents
DSHEA
1-3 years of experience in brand management, product development, or operations within the consumer goods or retail industry
Strong understanding of branding principles, product lifecycle management, and market trends
Familiarity with sourcing, negotiations, and vendor management
Knowledge of certifications and regulatory requirements related to product labeling and claims
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
Detail-oriented mindset with commitment to maintaining high-quality standards
Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Proficiency in using software tools such as Microsoft Office suite and Product Lifecycle Management systems
Company
The Vitamin Shoppe
Since 1977, The Vitamin Shoppe® has been dedicated to helping you become your best self, however you define it.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-04-16Private Equity
2025-04-16Acquired
2009-10-28IPO
Leadership Team
Sharon Leite
Chief Executive Officer and Board Director
Mike Forbes
Chief Strategy Officer & Executive Vice President
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