The Senior Manager – Commercialization leads projects for new product introductions, renovations , packaging changes, and commercialization projects. This role ensures materials are available on time, project timelines are aligned , launch readiness is clear , inventory is managed effectively , and cross-functional execution runs from project kickoff through market launch.
The position leads a team of six materials planning professionals and partners closely with Project Management, Product Change Management, Engineering, Procurement, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Planning, Marketing, and Suppliers to align materials, packaging, specifications, plant readiness, and project milestones . This role drives commercialization execution, identifies risks early, enables fast decision-making, and ensures materials planning supports business priorities, service levels, cost targets, and launch commitments.
This position also manages the materials planning operation for the Lunchables brand , a $1 billion brand within Kraft Heinz .
