Project Manager - Santa Ana, United States - Bear Down Brands

Description

Founded in 2010, Bear Down Brands is a network of consumer brands specializing in premium home, health, and personal care products.

Our mission is to create elegant, practical, and innovative products that enhance the way you care for yourself and the world around you.

Our Orange County-based team emphasizes creative problem solving, an understanding of the big picture, and recognizes everyone's impact on our upbeat, dynamic culture.

Bear Down Brands' in-house brands include Pure Enrichment, Bentgo, Verilux, Brusheez, and EasyLunchboxes. Our trusted, high-quality products enhance the lives of tens of millions of people worldwide.

Since inception, our business has continually seen significant year-over-year growth due to our sought-after products, best-in-class marketing, and most importantly, the purpose-driven hustle of our talented team.

As a true omnichannel company we are a top 100 seller on Amazon, operate five direct-to-consumer websites, are a preferred partner of our third-party online retailers, and have brick-and-mortar retail presence with the largest retailers in the nation.

Bear Down Brands is seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to lead and manage critical special projects related to retail customer sales initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, organized, and adaptable professional who can ensure the successful execution of projects while leading interdepartmental efforts across our domestic and international teams and vendors.

We support our team with a collaborative and flexible environment, while continuing to embody the entrepreneurial spirit that got us to where we are today.

When working for Bear Down Brands, you can expect:

Competitive pay with an annual bonus potential
Medical, dental and vision
401k with company matching

Paid Time Off:
Vacation (3 weeks), Sick and Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time Off: 2 days annually
Half-day Summer Fridays from Memorial to Labor Day
Annual performance & compensation review
Hybrid/remote options
Growth and development

Core Responsibilities:

Project Management:
Plan, execute, and oversee all phases of projects, including scope definition, timeline management, resource allocation, and risk mitigation.

Projects will heavily include VAS (Value added service projects like CDU, Displays, Pallet programs etc.), Direct Shipments (DI) and other special projects with retail CPG customers.

International Liaison:

Serve as the primary point of contact between the sourcing team in Hong Kong and the Operations + PD team in the U.S., facilitating smooth communication and collaboration.

Quality Assurance:

Ensure that imported products meet specifications and expectations laid down by PD team by working closely with the HK team and the factory.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various teams, including Sales, Marketing, Demand Planning, and Product Development, to ensure alignment on project goals and requirements.

Reporting:
Provide regular updates to leadership on project progress, issues, and resolutions.

Skills and Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, Project Management, or a related field; PMP certification would be a plus.

Minimum of 3 years of work experience in project management in the Consumer-Packaged Goods industry, preferably in an international supply chain or a production environment.

Proven experience in handling new product development and VAS projects. Experience with DI (Direct Shipments) would be a plus.
Ability to engage in multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to bridge the gap between international and domestic teams.
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Familiarity with ERP systems, especially Apprise, is a bonus.
Bilingual proficiency in Mandarin or Cantonese is advantageous.
Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

Salary Range:
$80,000

Actual base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and relevant job & industry experience.

Location

This position will report to the Director of Demand Planning and will be working a hybrid-flex schedule in our Santa Ana office.

Bear Down Brands is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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