Project coordinator - market

Professional Diversity Network
Buffalo, NY

Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's-Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

The Speed to Market Project Coordinator will partner with STM project managers in order to successfully execute the STM process for all projects and non-project activity

Key Accountabilities And Outcomes

Support project managers and Natural Work Teams in achieving STM project metrics and KPIs for assigned category's projects:

Work closely with the Project Managers in managing project prioritization and best utilize shared resources

Facilitate cross-functional Triage, Kick-off meetings for all STM Discovery, NPD, PMP projects, including scheduling meetings and entering all triage and kick-off responses into the STM SharePoint system

Accountable for workflow monitoring support as needed for Natural Work Teams (NWT) including tracking and proactive follow-up

Collaborate with category project managers and NWT and to identify and implement process efficiencies

Accountability for Process Playbook maintenance for assigned SME(s) areas

Provides cross-category Coordinator support to meet large volume project demands for other teams

Back-up to PM's as needed for project meeting coverage, action item follow-up

STM Project Product Code Set-up And Maintenance

Provide product code set-up knowledge by validating, maintaining and ensuring integrity of Business Lead/Marketing FG data requirements in PLM system based on business requirements

Responsible for entering FG data in system, launching FG Spec workflow, and coordinating recipe workflow timelines with valid data fields

Accountable for FG data accuracy & completeness; including updates to FG spec, obtaining/entering Customer Facing Master Data and GTIN data

Perform system data readiness checks prior to Gate approval; including data error issue follow-ups and proactive identification of potential project timeline risks

PLM Knowledge Expert For STM

Owns 100% data completeness in PLM

Answers PLM questions for NWT, advises on workflows, & customer facing master data (CFMD) needs/requirements

Perform product data remediation support for shelf-life updates, nutritional labeling updates, and other large data focused projects

Support corporate acquisition integrations by bringing PLM/FGDF/product code set-up expertise to the team

Train new STM and/or NWT members to build PLM proficiency

Lead Graphics Requests, Sample Requests, Product Code Extensions

Lead cross-functional Triage, Kick-off meetings for all Graphics & Sample request NWT activity,

Utilize STM process playbook, tools, and systems available to ensure deliverables are completed as established for graphics, samples, product code extension, or low-complexity activities/projects

Accountable to launch recipe workflows for all Graphics change and P/C extension activity for NWT

Serve as assigned category's point of contact for graphics and sample requests, including review of status, follow-up of open activities past due and ensure proper close-out in SharePoint system

Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in business or related field with 3+ years of general business, project coordination, marketing or related experience.
  • Demonstrated interest in project management is preferred.
  • Self-starter who can work in a fast-paced environment and ability to act with urgency
  • Strong attention to details and commitment to accuracy & continuous improvement
  • Excellent organizational skills with ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, and have strong time management skills
  • Proven track record of success working as a contributing member in a collaborative team environment
  • Demonstrated ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve problems independently
  • Solid communication skills including ability to listen and get clarification, communicate clearly and persuasively, and comfortable presenting and leading meetings
  • Ability and inclination to challenge data to identify discrepancies and drive accuracy
  • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Microsoft Office tools including Excel, One Note, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint
  • Experience with PLM and SAP preferred
  • Travel: less than 5%


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Compensation

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

Annual Range/Hourly Rate

$52,864.52-$71,522.58

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity, standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich's. Please contact Rich's Associate Experience Network at [email protected] you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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Posted 2025-11-08

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