Commercialization Manager - Taste

About Kerry

About the role

The Commercialization Manager - Taste leads the transition of new products and packaging changes from development into successful operational execution. This role owns commercialization activities following Gate 2 approval, coordinates cross-functional project delivery, and ensures new products, pack sizes, transfers, and source document updates are implemented accurately and on time.  The preference is for this individual to be based in the Clark, NJ area.

Key responsibilities

•  Lead Gate 2 approval activities and meetings, including validation of completed NPD activities and commercialization checklist requirements.

•  Manage the initiation, coordination, and completion of new product introduction (NPI) SKUs through commercialization milestones.

•  Oversee the initiation and completion of new pack size launches, ensuring alignment across supply chain, operations, and project stakeholders.

•  Facilitate project execution support post-Gate 2, including recurring project meetings, pre-run calls, post-run calls, ECC reporting, and weekly customer-facing updates.

•  Coordinate and facilitate SAP setup activities required to support product or manufacturing transfers.

•  Initiate and coordinate creation of new source documents for TPM-related projects to support accurate commercialization execution.

•  Manage packaging-related updates to source documents and ensure documentation remains current throughout implementation.

The typical hiring range for this role is $88,100 to $163,700 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams

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Qualifications and skills

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field preferred. Relevant experience in commercialization, project management, new product introduction, supply chain, or manufacturing operations strongly preferred. Experience working with cross-functional teams, ERP systems such as SAP, and structured stage-gate processes is highly desirable.

Preferred Skills

•  Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills

•  Excellent communication and meeting facilitation abilities

•  Ability to manage multiple commercialization timelines simultaneously

•  Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems

•  Strong attention to detail and documentation control

•  Ability to drive execution and follow-through in a fast-paced environment