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GS1 US Food Supply Chain Project Manager in Ewing, New Jersey
POSITION SUMMARYIn this role, the Food Supply Chain Project Manager/Community Engagement Manager will be an integral resource responsible and accountable for planning, facilitating, tracking, and communicating the Community Engagement Team goals and deliverables against the Retail Grocery and Foodservice Business Plans as well as the GS1 US Strategic Programs in a fast-paced customer-centric environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned•Collaborate with team members and industry stakeholders to identify issues, trends, developments, gaps, and opportunities. •Leverage Supply Chain Industry knowledge to support the execution of strategies and deliverables leading to the adoption and implementation of GS1 standards within the retail grocery and foodservice industries.•Develop and track project plans related to Community Engagement Team Strategies and tactics to support timelines and measures.•Serve as a primary stakeholder/customer contact for GS1 US engagement within the foodservice and grocery segment to ensure customer needs and expectations are met.•Build effective relationships and communications to interact with a mix of team members and customers virtually and face-to-face•Research and present industry trends and concepts to internal and external stakeholders. •Develops and manages the project plans related to the team’s strategies including critical paths, resource loading, information tracking, and dashboard creation. •Advises Community Engagement Team of project risks - schedule or resources and provides alternatives to address risks.•Create presentations using PowerPoint to help share information with a broader group.•Lead and manage both project and industry team meetings.•Supports industry working groups/task groups •Supports and assists in creating the GS1 Connect agenda and other industry webinars.•Attends or hosts industry conferences, workshops, or seminars as needed.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE •Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from a four-year College or university.•Minimum of 3 years of Food, Beverage, Foodservice, or CPG industry experience.•At least 5 years of Professional experience.•Minimum of 3 years of Supply Chain knowledge.•Regulatory Compliance or Food Safety experience is a plus.•Minimum of 3 years of Project Management / Business Process development•Proficiency in Project Management Tools & Software•Command of Microsoft Office Tools (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and Airtable•Effective Presentation / Collaboration skills to extract information and articulate that into a planTRAVEL REQUIREMENTSThis position requires less than 25% travel.GS1 US is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national originGS1 US is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at GS1 US via email, internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement will be deemed the sole property of GS1 US, and no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by GS1 US.
