ABOUT ALBERT USTER IMPORTS

ABOUT THE ROLE

AUI believes in leadership through innovation. We are seeking a Junior Project Manager, Innovation to develop assigned product or services launches. In this role, you will be a part of a cross-functional team with experts in culinary arts, product marketing, and sourcing. You will complete project milestones from conceptualization to commercialization of specific product categories in the current portfolio of AUI Fine Foods. Additionally, you will actively maintain and enhance supplier relationships with effective communication and managing strategies of partnership at all stages of project management.

As a response to the pandemic, Albert Uster Imports Inc. office employees have transitioned to a hybrid working schedule, requiring employees to report in-person Monday through Wednesday, with the option to telework on Thursday and Friday each week. Due to the collaborative, cross-functional nature of the organization, employees at the Gaithersburg office are required to work in-person for the abovementioned days, outside of any People & Culture-approved disability accommodation request.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, executes, and leads all processes for product and services launches including but not limited to conduct competitive market research, evaluate viability and commercialization of products, coordinate and actively communicate with internal and external stakeholders throughout each project deliverable.
• Proactively identify opportunities and recommends solutions to improve process within the development of projects
• Coordinates with the Culinary, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Purchasing teams for product and services evaluation, commercialization & approval, and supply chain continuity
• Manages product sourcing projects and its overall deliverables through customer requests including, customization, SOS, large customer product development with supplier

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/ Management, Sourcing and Procurement, or related field
• Min. 3-5 years’ experience in project management, category management, product development and commercialization of products in the food industry. Food Service experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suit (MS Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)
• Highly organized: must be able to manage multiple cross-functional projects simultaneously with attention to detail

Preferred

• Effective collaborator across departments at all levels
• Flexibility and adaptability to prioritization of projects
• Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills

SALARY RANGE