Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.
Job Description
The Director of Supply Chain PMO is responsible for managing the project management office and leading a team to execute supply chain projects, collaborating with cross functional departments with the firm to ensure alignment with company objectives and strategies.
KEY RESPOSABILITIES
• Leadership and Management: Lead and manage the supply chain PMO team, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team. Promote cross functional work within other departments such as marketing, procurement, sales, operations and logistics.
• Project and Program Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of supply chain projects and programs. Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Implement project management best practices and methodologies on projects no restrictive to: art work changes, new products, new process technologies for new developments, new recipes and new materials, new suppliers integration among other defined strategically for the business.
• Team Management: Handle a team comprising project and program managers Provide direction, support, performance review, coaching, feedback and development opportunities to ensure team members are equipped to deliver high-quality results.
• Talent Development: Develop and nurture talent within the supply chain PMO team. Provide training, career development opportunities, and support to team members to help them achieve their full potential. Identify potential new member to the team within the organization and acting proactively on the hiring process of new talents.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans to enable correct allocation of resources to the different projects and initiatives, aligned project goals with the overall business objectives and ensure projects contribute to the company's strategic vision.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities and promote the implementation of initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall supply chain performance for each initiative of project being led by the PMO.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with key stakeholders, including procurement, logistics, R&D, operations, and senior management. Ensure effective communication and alignment of project goals with stakeholder expectations.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with projects. Develop contingency plans and ensure proactive risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Reporting and Analytics: Monitor and report on project performance, including key metrics and KPIs. Provide regular updates to senior management and other stakeholders on project status, risks, and achievements according to the defined cadence.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or engineering field. A master's degree is preferred.
• Excellent project management skills, including experience with project management software and methodologies such as Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• PMP or similar project management certification.
EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale supply chain projects and driving process improvements.
• Proven experience in cost control and financial forecasting for supply chain projects.
• Experience in handling project scope in collaboration with engineering and R&D teams is a plus.
Primo Brands' established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring and Pure Life , premium brands like Saratoga and Mountain Valley , regional leaders such as Arrowhead , Deer Park , Ice Mountain Ozarka , and Zephyrhills , purified brands, Primo Water and Sparkletts , and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash and AC+ION . Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.
Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at
