Ventura Foods · 2 weeks ago
Senior Commercialization Project Manager, Retail and Ingredients
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$95K/yr - $149K/yr
5+ years expVentura Foods is a company that innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. They are seeking a Senior Commercialization Project Manager who will leverage supply chain and project management expertise to drive cost avoidance, lead cross-functional execution, and enhance customer trust. The role involves supporting the Sales Project Commercialization System, managing inventory, identifying cost savings opportunities, and advocating for customer needs during project execution.
Food and BeverageManufacturingFood Processing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Act as a critical team member supporting the Sales Project Commercialization System (PCS), helping to accelerate project delivery, provide guidance on complex initiatives, and drive speed-to-market execution excellence to enhance and improve the customer experience
Provide subject matter expertise and serve as a center of excellence resource for the Sales team across Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes
Provide expert oversight and support within the forecasting and inventory planning process to help ensure alignment between customer demand, supply capabilities, and contractual commitments
Support The Sales Manager when needed in helping provide informed recommendations based on demand trends, supply constraints, and customer requirements
Coordinate cross-functional efforts with Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations to manage the depletion of raw materials and finished goods associated with discontinued SKUs, minimizing excess and obsolete inventory
Provide subject-matter expertise in inventory planning for LTO customer commitments, including ramp-up planning and demand alignment with Operations, Demand & Supply Chain Planning teams, while helping coordinate these activities on behalf of the Sales Manager to support successful LTO launches
Proactively identify, communicate and help lead cost savings opportunities through strategic collaboration with Sales Manager, Customer and internal stakeholders such as Supply Chain and Revenue Management
Proactively communicate with Sales and customers regarding anticipated disruptions or significant supply issues, including root cause and resolution plans
Lead overall crisis management communications for complex or high-impact supply situations and help train the National Account team on strategies to overcome them along with operational barriers
Present updates during monthly team meetings on process or system enhancements, supply changes, or operational updates that impact Sales Managers
Ensure continuity for customer with communication, project execution, and overall support during transition periods
Act as the internal advocate and voice of the customer in cross-functional project discussions, ensuring customer priorities are represented in operational planning and decision-making
Partner with internal stakeholders to implement process improvements and enhancements that support customer success and operational efficiency
Additional Responsibilities As Assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
5+ years experience working in sales, marketing, Supply Chain, Project Management or customer service capacity, (preferably in food service/ retail foodservice industry), and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must have excellent written and oral communication and collaboration skills, both internally and externally
Must have strong computer proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), CRM applications (Salesforce), and other business systems, including use on a laptop
Must possess strong time management, organizational, and multitasking skills, with the ability to meet short deadline constraints
Must demonstrate a proactive, resourceful, and adaptable work ethic, with the ability to work autonomously while evaluating and solving complex business issues
Requires strong critical thinking, analytical problem-solving, and project management skills, along with an aptitude for investigation, research, and quick resolutions
Must have strong decision-making skills to meet deadlines and achieve successful results
Benefits
Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
Annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions)
Company
Ventura Foods
Ventura Foods – a leading producer of custom and proprietary dressings, sauces, mayonnaises, oils and other flavorings. It is a sub-organization of CHS Hedging.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrew Euser
Executive Vice President and Chief Integration and HR Officer
Rebecca Smith Walsh
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer
Recent News
2026-07-25
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