Associate Portfolio Development Manager(Amplify Snack Brands

Company: Hershey Company
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

COVID-19 update: Hershey is hiring. To learn--more about what we are doing to support--our communities and care--for our employees follow this link . #strongertogether Amplify's product commercialization efforts have evolved rapidly as our business has grown organically and through M&A over the past two years. As part of this evolution, new processes have been rolled out to support the launch of new products and updating of existing products (packaging and/or formula). The Associate Portfolio Development Manager will deliver Amplify Snack Brands' goals by leading cross-functional commercialization initiatives focused on driving updates to existing products and product lines. The position will lead the efforts with Sales, Marketing, Design, Procurement, and Planning to effectively and efficiently execute these projects and also drive standardization/improvement of the commercialization process. The role will contribute to portfolio-level reports that align the executive leadership team on company priorities. Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary process leader and project manager for improvement initiatives for commercialized products (packaging graphics, product formula, and/or cost savings)
• Work with Continuous Improvement Manager to identify and prioritize product-related cost savings opportunities.
• Serve as the primary process leader and project manager for commercializing new or repeating retailer promotions.
• Work with Sales Planning team to build calendar of confirmed and potential retailer promotion opportunities, and drive timeline adherence through the sales organization
• Develop project timelines using Amplify's project management software and lead project team members to accomplish their tasks on time
• Support development of project alternatives and scenarios
• Identify activities in project plan that are at risk and execute risk management developed in partnership with project team and leadership
• Establish and lead processes for prioritizing improvement initiatives and work closely with the Design team to determine capacity constraints and resourcing needs
• Work with Senior Portfolio Development Manager to integrate project information into monthly Portfolio Management Reviews and drive for ELT approval as needed
• Promote a positive, fun, and collaborative working environment amongst all functions at Amplify Qualifications:
  • 2-3 years of Operations, Project Management, or Design experience
  • Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Consumer Packaged Goods experience a plus #LI-MB1 Amplify Snack Brands, a division of The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of Amplify Snack Brands is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Amplify Snack Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans #amplify Email this job To access this job from another computer, email this information to yourself or a friend. Name Email address Job Alerts Register for weekly updates about similar job opportunities

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