Commercialization Coordinator

Aston Carter•Glenview, IL

3d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Commercialization Coordinator will support the Commercialization Department by working closely with the Director of Commercialization. The role involves managing projects from customer requests through R&D, supply chain, transportation, and quality, ensuring all departments are aligned for product trials and launches. This position focuses on project coordination rather than full project ownership, emphasizing significant cross-functional coordination and communication.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field OR equivalent relevant experience.
2+ years of experience in project coordination or project management in a Food & Beverage manufacturing setting.
Proven experience supporting cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize, and keep stakeholders aligned under tight timelines.
Working knowledge of New Product Introduction (NPI) or stage-gate style processes.
Strong capability in building and maintaining project plans, timelines, action logs, and risk registers.

Responsibilities

Manage projects from customer requests through various departments to ensure alignment for product trials and launches.
Coordinate new product commercialization projects from customer concept through production.
Serve as the main liaison between sales, R&D, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams.
Track project timelines, ingredient needs, and trial logistics for customer-driven initiatives.
Ensure all departments have the required resources and information for successful product launches.
Support project managers and act as the primary project coordinator in smaller teams.
Manage cross-functional teams evaluating the scope, timeline, and potential roadblocks of new commercialization projects.
Monitor and ensure best practices within each department for internal teams and customers.
Develop a solid understanding of key department roles, manufacturing processes, packaging formats, and fundamental beverage concepts.
Work with manufacturing facilities and supply chain to maximize commercialization efficiencies.
Collaborate, develop, and manage the commercialization process from inception to shipping.
Facilitate communication between manufacturing facilities and internal teams.
Monitor the pipeline of new projects and organize meetings to ensure timely completion.
Work closely with the sales team to ensure proper flow of information to the customer.
Travel to manufacturing facilities to oversee commercial runs.
Develop procedures and policies to bring structure and clarity to the commercialization process.