Bring new products from idea to shelf-and see your work come to life. If you love organization, crossfunctional teamwork, and being part of launching products consumers enjoy every day, this role puts you at the center of it all. As a Commercialization Project Coordinator, you'll help turn ideas into reality by supporting new product launches and initiatives across some of our most recognizable categories.
We have two openings:
- Cultured Division: Dips, cottage cheese, sour cream, and related products
- Ice Cream Division: Novelties, privatelabel, and commerciallabel products
What You'll Do
In this role, you'll support commercialization projects from early concept through launch by keeping teams aligned, timelines on track, and information flowing smoothly. Key responsibilities include:
- Support product launches and commercialization initiatives from concept to shelf through timeline management, task tracking, and documentation
- Coordinate crossfunctional activities with marketing, R&D, sales, finance, supply chain, operations, manufacturing plants, and distribution partners
- Maintain project calendars, schedules, and status trackers to ensure visibility and ontime execution
- Monitor progress, identify risks or delays, and escalate issues as needed to support successful launches
- Communicate project updates, deadlines, and milestones to internal stakeholders
- Route tasks, materials, and information to the right partners based on priorities and project needs
- Assist with campaign tracking, project summaries, and internal reporting
- Support supply chain readiness through data collection, validation, and coordination with plant and logistics teams
- Assist with finished goods master data setup and ensure accurate system readiness
- Support initial production and shipment planning for new products, line extensions, customers, or geographies
- Collaborate on packaging development, SKU setup, and launch execution activities
- Identify opportunities to improve coordination, documentation, and communication within the commercialization process
Education and Experience
- Undergraduate degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- 1 to 3 years network supply chain, project management, or related experience
- New product launch/commercialization experience, including understanding the new product development process
- Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of US retailer network and management of warehouse distributed CPG products
- Understanding of manufacturing and distribution processes
- Able to manage projects and keep them on task and on-time
- Able to organize resources and analyze alternatives to make effective decisions
- Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
- Able to influence change
- Able to establish and manage effective relationships with internal staff and external customers, business partners, and vendors
- Able to communicate effectively with employees and customers at various levels, including persuasive communication
- Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism
- Must be able to read, write and speak English
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
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Dairy Farmers of America
May 14, 2026