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Company Description

As the global leader in health and wellness innovation since 1935, GNC motivates people to reach their goals with the most trusted and exciting selection of products in the industry.

As #TeamGNC, we work hard to ensure that our consumers come first. We are always cultivating and collaborating on new ideas to bring innovative solutions to the forefront and testing new solutions to translate goals into action. Our team members are advocates for change and innovation.

There is no greater gift than good health and no greater satisfaction than helping others to achieve it. Be a part of helping others to Live Well!

Job Description

Responsible for supervising and managing activities of project manager(s) and associate project manager(s) across their respective product development and pre-development pipeline projects. Ensure product and project specs, scope and budget parameters are met on time first time. Manage and optimize departmental processes, seek cost and time savings initiatives, and provide training and supervision to support staff to meet or exceed departmental and corporate goals.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Product Development & Innovation Process:

• Manage and supervise product development activities of GNC branded products from ideation to commercialization (e.g., solid dose, powders, liquids, chewable, gummies, bars, snacks)

• Collaborate with brand and product design on innovation. Set up meetings and lead discussions to gain an understanding of the overall product vision, formula, and financial targets.

• Develop comprehensive timelines by identifying key milestones and duration requirements. Ensure due dates are achieved and replan timelines as needed.

• Consider potential risk and reassess throughout the product life cycle. Actively supervise and participate in trouble shooting by utilizing past experiences and problem-solving skills.

• Complete detailed cost analysis by working with sourcing, technical PD, and product design to determine a preliminary cost. Utilize analysis to validate and negotiate cost reduction with bidding manufacturers.

• Work with leadership to determine bidding strategy. Prepare RFQs, analyze submissions, prepare detailed summaries comparing bidders and award business accordingly.

• Work with sourcing team to develop a forecast for raw materials and participate in price negotiations. Coordinate with manufacturing partners so GNC preferred pricing is reflected in product cost.

• Collaborate with technical manager to ensure products meet desired requirements. Monitor sample timing, prototype approval, facts panel values and documentation collection. Participate in sensory evaluations and discussions to drive decisions best for the product and our consumer.

• Work closely with the packaging team to ensure artwork processes align with the established timeline. Initiate artwork projects and provided needed documentation. Provide die-lines and conduct fill studies to ensure that the product utilizes the appropriate packaging size.

• Interact with the quality department to gather requirements from the prototype stage through commercial production and release.

• Must be able to efficiently collaborate with, influence and lead initiatives with a large group of internal stakeholders and external partners expanding across areas such as product design, brand, R&D, quality, packaging, merchandising, marketing, and manufacturing.

• Reporting and Communication

• Provide regular updates on project status to cross functional teams in a concise format to include status, challenges, and issue resolution throughout the lifecycle of the project. Alert teams of any concerns that may jeopardize the committed ship date.

• Oversee weekly manufacturing calls and internal product development meetings. Create and update presentations to help lead discussions. Prepare and share meeting notes and outline next steps.

• Identify the need for and arrange meetings outside of established calls to quickly address situations. Efficiently update internal/external partners and determine best path forward.

• Foster existing contract manufacturing relationships to identify opportunities for GNC in product format or efficiencies.

• Complete a postmortem analysis to identify processes that worked efficiently and those that did not. Utilize these findings to develop/expand SOPs for continued process improvements.

• Leadership

• Mentor and develop direct reports. Provide guidance in management of their specific projects and personal development goals.

• Analyze workflow and assign projects and tasks to direct reports.

• Establish leadership role among department peers. Build a collaborative team and recognize pain points to drive improvements throughout the process.

• Lead cross functional discussions to meet deadlines, uphold brand standards, ensure margin requirements and scope of the products (Brand, Product Design, Sourcing, Purchasing/Inventory Planning, Packaging, Business Units, Quality, Legal, Manufacturing, Material/component partners)

• Assist in creation and execution of departmental best practices.

• Additional

• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key accountabilities of the job required.

• Advanced degree (MBA, Master's) preferred; PMP certification preferred.

• 8+ years experience in product development and project management in consumer health packaged goods products.

• Previous managerial and supervisory experience.

• In-office work required (Pittsburgh, PA) several times a week in addition to remotely.

• High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications; ability to learn new systems.

• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)

• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts

• Ability to taste and screen various products and ingredients for flavor and sensory evaluation with limited restrictions.

• Ability to critically read technical documents/formulations, identify and trouble-shoot challenges, and analyze next steps and timing.

• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.

• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.

• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management.

• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

GNC Holdings LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer