Project Launch Coordinator (Hybrid)

Company: Central Garden & Pet
Location: Lansing
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Central Home Brands, a leading manufacturer and distributor of Pet, Patio and Outdoor Lifestyle products to the leading retailers in the USA and Canada, has an exciting opportunity for a Project Launch Coordinator to be based in Bingham Farms, Michigan.
Reporting to the Program Coordination Manager, the Project Launch Coordinator is responsible for providing exceptional customer service to our largest retail customer accounts. Qualified candidates possess exceptional communication skills, strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail enabling them to resolve problems independently with extensive customer contact via telephone and email.
Measures Of Success
Initiate and maintain all product information attributes within internal systems
Coordinate with multiple teams to review program specifics, communicate updates to appropriate parties
Work within PLM program and with account cross-functional teams to approve and launch final products that will appear on the retailers' shelf. This includes reviewing item drawings, reviewing product specific details, and approving samples made by Central Home Brands' US and Asia teams.
Set up items internally in PLM & SAP
Communicate with our manufacturing plants to resolve consumer questions
Collaborate with cross-functional team members as well as team members at the plant to ensure that orders are properly fulfilled
Manage preparation, processing and recording of all retailer legal documentation
Input all item pricing within SAP system
Special Projects as assigned

Ideal Candidate Attributes
Bachelor's degree required
Computer literacy with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook; prior experience with SAP is helpful
Experience working with cross functional teams
Fast learner that is willing to take on new challenges as they present themselves
Creative problem solver with an ability to think, plan, and execute on multiple projects autonomously and in an organized fashion
Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational and presentation skills
Self-motivated
Takes initiative and owns their projects
Ability to effectively operate with enthusiasm and flexibility in a fast-paced, constantly evolving team environment.
Detail-Oriented

At Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT and CENTA), we believe home is at the center of our lives, and our employees are driven by our purpose to nurture happy and healthy homes. Our company is made up of thousands of people across North America, with an emerging footprint across the U.K., Mexico, China and Canada - all dedicated to helping gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. We are united by our mission to lead the future of the garden and pet industries---one blade of grass and one wagging tail at a time. Visit our website at www.central.com to learn more.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
All successful applicants should expect to undergo a screening for prohibited levels of drugs prior to beginning employment.

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