Project Specialist

Project Specialistreq40817 Employment Type: Regular Location: FULLERTON,CA Have you ever enjoyed Arnold, Brownberry or Oroweatbread? A ThomasEnglish muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee,Entenmann s or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you knowBimbo Bakeries USA!More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers,offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshestproducts at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we providea safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotesdevelopment and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:Salary Range:$100,100 - $130,100Annual Bonus EligibilityComprehensive Benefits PackagePaid Time Off401k & Company MatchPosition Summary:The Specialist Business Unit Project Lead is responsible for the management and execution of all sales related projects. The Specialist Business Unit Project Lead will also act as a liaison between all cross functional groups surrounding projects. The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert in leading all BU projects. Key Job Responsibilities:Initiate Business Unit CFAR request. (develop, plan, implement)o Lead / quarterback all project related task list meetings with cross-functional workstreams ie. Distribution engineering, BP Relations, Legal, Sales Ops, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Account Executives, Finance, Human Relations, Fleet, Order Forecasting, Information Technology / Field Services, Master Files, IBP Finance, DSDE Specialist, Real Estate, Settlement / Payroll. o Develop task and milestone level project plans to execute against strategic goals.Work with Director of Strategy to brainstorm effective / efficient future BU project needs, ie. market expansion, route operations, real estate, and supply chain.o Partner with Distribution Engineering and BP Relations team managing route health for IBP / RSP routes. o Support, review, provide counsel to Operation Sales Leaders pertaining to route splitso Support with Real-Estate SpecialistPlan, develop strategy, implement all Route Contracts for BUDrive cross-functional team deliverables, setting and administering schedules and managing projects.Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plansRegularly analyze and report the progress of programs to leadership.Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.Perform other duties as assigned.#LI-PS1Education and Work History: Bachelor s Degree in Business Managementor related field.A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.Ideal candidate will possess: Prior 5-7 years of sales management experience with a strong operational acumen; demonstrated facilitation, presentation and interpretive/interpersonal skills.2+yearsDSD experience a plus.Proficient in MS Office and Windows applications.Proficient in BBU systems such as BUSS, Microstrategy and Margin Miner is a plus.Excellent presentation, interpretive, interpersonal skills.Strategic and process driven mindset.High level of analytical, verbal, written and PC skills. Physical Demands: Able to use a variety of communication methods on frequent basis. Use a notebook computer and standard office equipment printers, fax, phone etc. Able to sit, stand, stoop and have use of hand motor coordination regularly. Use various forms of transportation for extended periods of time on periodic basis.The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with apolicy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employeesregardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexualorientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, geneticinformation, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protectedby law.