Job Description

Purpose

This position drives execution of private label packaging projects by coordinating information and resources for the internal Package Design Team. This individual plays a key role for multiple, simultaneous projects, monitoring overall private label production timing for Save A Lot. The position works with various external vendors and Save A Lot’s merchandising and procurement teams to identify and schedule upcoming projects, determine parameters of projects, and drive the process.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert on all processes, scheduling and information flow.
• Develop strong partnerships with Save A Lot’s internal merchandising and procurement teams, plus external vendors, and production business partners to meet scheduled deadlines for design projects.
• Ensure accuracy in package design production processes and that all timelines and customer service expectations are met.
• Continually monitor project status, proactively manage changes in the project scope, identify potential risks, and communicate project risks to management as needed.
• Coordinate multiple work streams concurrently including status meetings, status updates, stakeholder meetings and communications.
• Proofread all packaging artwork files at stages of the project.
• Support the Package Design Manager in analyzing project priorities and recommend project timing and assignments within the team.
• Manage and maintain the packaging master database including item details, schedules, activity, and vendor/vendor contacts.
• Provide thought leadership in regular planning and production status meetings.
• Work with Package Design Manager to analyze trends and develop plans to drive information flow and archiving efficiencies.
• Evaluate and communicate project results following project completion.
About You
• Bachelor’s degree or 0-1 year of equivalent experience required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to successfully manage projects without close supervision or detailed direction
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks for multiple workstreams / projects • Ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to represent the company’s interests to outside parties
• Excellent computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Excel, as well project management applications
• Requires the analytical ability to handle administrative duties and mental alertness to ensure accurate and thorough completion of work activities
• Possess ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions

Physical Requirements
• Ability to travel up to ~10% of the time, which may include weekends and evenings, as needed
• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled environment
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday
• Stooping, bending, twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job duties

Our Values
Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our workplace values.
Simplicity (operate) – the drive to identify root cause and innovate to remove complexity to deliver the best outcome
Heart (emotion) – the passion that drives you to get up every day and work hard to strive for excellence
Performance Excellence (mindset) – clearly defining high expectations, driving ownership of key roles and responsibilities, executing with integrity and emphasis while creating a culture of accountability
Respect (philosophy) – taking pride in being inclusive and treating everyone who comes through the doors with respect

Benefits
• 401K company match up to 4%
• Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance options including FSA & HSA
• Vision Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Team Member Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellbeing Program
• Career development opportunities

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and /or location.