• Commercialization Analyst

    Winland Foods (Oak Brook, IL)


    Winland Foods is a leading food manufacturing company, delivering high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective food solutions to millions of consumers. We thrive on collaboration, efficiency, and creativity to bring new and exciting products to market. Join our team and be part of a company that values ingenuity and impact!

     

    As a Commercialization Analyst, you will play a key role in driving the successful launch and optimization of new and existing products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including R&D, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales, and Marketing—to ensure seamless commercialization processes. If you are passionate about data-driven decision-making, project execution, and continuous improvement, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on Winland Foods’ success.

    Employee Type:

    Full time

    Location:

    IL Oak Brook

    Job Type:

    Supply Chain Commercialization

    Job Posting Title:

    Commercialization Analyst

    Job Description:

    **Schedule:** Remote Monday and Friday; In office Tuesday to Thursday

    **Work Location:** 2015 Spring Road Suite 400, Oak Brook, IL 60523

    **Benefits:** Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.

    **Salary, based on experience and other qualifications:** $61k to $104k Annually with additional bonus potential

    Key Responsibilities

    + **Project Execution & Data Management:** Lead project tracking, data analysis, and reporting for key initiatives, including Strategic Sourcing, Value Engineering, and Cost Savings projects.

    + **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Work closely with teams across the organization, ensuring successful commercialization efforts from ideation to launch.

    + **Efficiency & Cost Optimization:** Identify and implement process improvements to drive cost savings and increase operational efficiency.

    + **System & Process Leadership:** Utilize and manage commercialization tools such as PPM, PDM, and SAP to ensure smooth project execution.

    + **Communication & Reporting:** Develop and maintain project trackers, reporting key milestones and progress updates to leadership and cross-functional teams.

    Qualifications & Experience

    + **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

    + **Experience:** Minimum of **3-5 years** of experience in R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related functions.

    + **Project Management:** Strong project management and problem-solving skills, with a track record of successfully handling multiple complex projects.

    + **Tech & Data Skills:** Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, SAP, or other ERP systems for data analysis and project tracking.

    + **Collaboration & Influence:** Ability to work cross-functionally and influence key stakeholders at various levels of the organization.

    + **Continuous Improvement:** A proactive mindset with a passion for driving efficiencies and process enhancements.

    + **Travel:** Occasional travel may be required (up to 5%).

     

    Why Join Winland Foods?

     

    + **Impactful Work:** Be a key player in launching innovative food products.

    + **Career Growth:** Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

    + **Collaborative Culture:** Work with a dynamic and supportive team.

     

    If you're looking for an exciting career in food commercialization and want to make a meaningful impact, apply today and help shape the future of Winland Foods!

    EEO Statement:

    Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

     

    Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy.

     

    As a ‘newly’ established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas.

     

    By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers.

     

    To all recruitment agencies: Winland Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to Winland Foods employees, or any company location(s). Winland Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.