Who are we?

Since 2004, KIND has been on a mission to create a kinder and healthier world - one snack and one act at a time. Its iconic KIND© bars - made with real, recognizable ingredients - sparked the growth of an entirely new healthy snacking category. Today, KIND has a family of more than 80 snacks that offer solutions for a variety of occasions. All of KIND's products lead with a nutrient-dense first ingredient - whole nuts, whole grains or whole fruit - and do not contain genetically engineered ingredients, sugar alcohols or artificial sweeteners.

Inspired by the belief that acts of kindness can be a transformative force for good, both the KIND brand and The KIND Foundation seek to inspire kindness and empathy.

We're looking for passionate collaborators to help us become the foremost leader in health & wellness and positively impact society along the way. If you're looking to be a part of an inspiring, energetic and entrepreneurial environment, you’ve found the right place.

KIND has an exciting and ambitious Strategic Plan that will enable us to take our growth and performance to the next level. We are looking for a Vice President Commercialization to play a critical role in bringing to life our ambition. You will lead a team of Project Managers across Portfolio, Program and Project Management in the areas of innovation, productivity and sales initiatives. This role is a critical piece of the IBP (Integrated Business Planning) Process with direct impact on delivering the strategy at KIND and specific accountability for Demand Planning. Working directly with the KIND Leadership Team members, this role is also charged with being a key contributor to the periodic “Create the Business” and “Manage the Business” meeting so as to drive effectiveness and clarity of input/output.

Commercialization

· Apply change leadership for business-led top enterprise priorities.

· Support the execution of short-, medium- & long-term transformation initiatives

· Play a leadership role in identifying and executing key strategic priorities

· Drive standardization within the IBP process at KIND and leverage knowledge to support other Business Units

· Champion change management initiatives with cross-functional teams

Demand Planning

· Lead the creation and execution of the demand plan for all items produced and sold for KIND.

· Work closely with leadership in Sales & Marketing to align on business priorities to optimize our demand plans.

· Enhance/introduce tools and capabilities of the demand planning function to drive excellence.

PMO (Project Management Office) and Portfolio Management

· Create, operationalize, and lead KIND’s project management organization.

· Activate portfolio management best practices; assess the project portfolio (for size / feasibility / ease / sufficiency), recommend priorities and trade-offs to ensure we meet our goals, recommend resource allocation, etc.

· Drive continuous improvement of our project management practices

· Refine our project stage gate model to drive value, speed and quality (cost effectively), especially for innovation.

· Build Product Lifecycle Management discipline within team and influence cross-functional partners on processes

People Leadership

· Lead and develop a team of PM professionals by bringing best practices, driving critical thinking, leading teams to search for non-standard solutions when required

· Build robust knowledge of capabilities and capacity across functions.

· Provide executive leadership for the leaders of the three key areas of focus (Commercialization, Demand Planning & PMO)

What you’ll bring to KIND

· Proven skills and results in Portfolio, Program and Project Management, specifically in CPG (ideally food)

· Distinctive people skills with a proven track record of driving change, influencing (especially at a higher level) and stakeholder management

· Strong organization skills, especially managing complex projects

· Outstanding written and oral communication skills (e.g., clear and compelling “story”, with accurate insights and a well thought out recommendation)

· Strong problem solving in both ambiguous and tactical situations and a bias for action (i.e., you ask “how can we?” vs. “can we?”)

· Experience managing small teams with limited resources in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders

· Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform in a dynamic environment and comfort working in ambiguity

· Entrepreneurial and creative solution orientated mindset, with the ability to ‘think like as an owner', be flexible

· Forward thinking to look around the corner and see what is coming

· Demonstrated commitment to excellence, high quality standards, and attention to detail

· Proficiency in PM tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smart Sheet), Excel and PowerPoint

You are......

· A team player and change champion (proven experiences of leading other to think and differently according to the business needs)

· Highly organized with the ability to organize others around you

· Driven, resourceful, curious, and a fast learner

· Uncompromising in your professionalism and ethical conduct

· Passionate for KIND and healthy snacks

· Genuine in your desire to help make the world a kinder place, committing to always spreading and celebrating kindness

You have..........

· A minimum of 15 years relevant experience in portfolio, program and project management (ideally Food experience)

· Bachelor’s degree; Masters or MBA a plus

· Certification in Project Management is a plus

· Deep knowledge of how CPG companies and large retailers operate

· Experience in IBP (integrated business planning)/S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning)

· Track record of successfully executing portfolio, program and project management in food (especially innovation stage gates)

· Ideally, experience creating portfolio management from the ground up

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $225,000. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ.

 

What KIND offers...

KIND provides a robust benefits package to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.

  • Competitive salary, including a target bonus and an impressive benefits package!
  • Flexible Paid Time Off.  Choose what works best for you, including summer hours
  • Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you & your family’s needs
  • Your health is important! Our wellness strategy focuses on mental and physical well-being through in office programs like Drs, Nutritionists, Mindfulness, Chair Massages & others
  • Casual office dress code - feel free to wear your KIND gear
  • Stock up on your favorite KIND bars to share with your family & friends, through a quarterly voucher
  • Training & tuition reimbursement program, because continuing to learn matters and we support your development
  • A dynamic, ambitious, fun and KIND work environment
  • The opportunity and responsibility to be KIND everyday

 

EEO

At KIND, we are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. KIND is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.

 

Privacy Policy

KIND promises that our products will always lead with a nutrient-dense first ingredient, such as nuts, whole grains or fruit – a disruptive notion that sparked the creation of a new healthy snacking category. We aim to challenge the status quo within the food industry and empower our community to make better, informed choices about health. To view KIND's Privacy Policy in its entirety please follow this link: https://www.kindsnacks.com/privacy-policy.html

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