Project Manager, Inventory & Distribution
Cinemark · Plano
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Role Summary:
The Project Manager, Inventory & Distribution, is responsible for leading and coordinating all activities required to successfully introduce new products and Limited Time Offers (LTOs) and deplete discontinued products in the organization.This role serves as the central point of coordination across Inventory & Distribution, Category Management, Operations, Communications, Marketing, and our external distribution partners to ensure products are launched on time and are supported by targeted stocking levels and effective communications and execution plans. This role will also lead post-mortem reviews of inventory projects to capture any areas of concern and ensure corrective actions are identified and in place for future product launches and LTOs.
The Project Manager owns the master inventory project list, maintains launch timelines, tracks critical milestones, identifies risks, drives accountability across stakeholders, and ensures seamless execution from product selection through full theatre availability and/or discontinuance of a product.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain and manage the Inventory Project Tracker, including gathering information and dates and tracking project timelines, milestones, dependencies, and key deliverables.
- Ensure stakeholders understand project timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables.
- Lead end-to-end launch execution from product approval through theatre introduction.
- Facilitate recurring project review meetings with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Identify risks, delays, and resource constraints and drive corrective actions.
- Serve as the primary liaison between Category Management, Inventory & Distribution, Operations, Marketing, and Finance, and build strong cross-functional working relationships to drive successful project execution.
- Track creation of purchase orders and monitor product receipts at the Distributor for all Operating Sites and escalate any delays.
- Ensure inventory levels support launch requirements and monitor supplier commitments and delivery timelines.
- Escalate supply constraints and ensure mitigation plans are put in place as needed.
- Monitor inventory movement and launch performance during rollout.
- Partner with third-party distributor to resolve execution issues.
- Establish and maintain launch status reporting and share regular updates with Inventory & Distribution management and Category Managers.
- Identify and recommend solutions to automate and improve efficiency of project tracking and implement the approved solution.
- Recommend process improvements that reduce cycle time, improve inventory readiness, and enhance launch success.
- Manage and mentor team member(s) to consistently meet project timelines and ensure accuracy and efficiency in project and task level execution
- Demonstrate the highest level of ethics and integrity in all supplier and distributor interactions ensuring accountability, service excellence and long-term collaboration.
- Remain competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development and training courses.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Project Management.
- 3+ years of product project management, supply chain, product launch, inventory planning and management, or related experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
- General understanding of forecasting, inventory management, procurement, and distribution operations.
- Experience managing numerous concurrent new product launches and LTOs in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven leadership skills with a history of managing and developing talent.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Innovative problem solver.
- Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and project management software proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant Certification (PMP, CAPM, or similar project management certification).
- Experience collaborating and managing concurrent new projects with third-party inventory distribution center network.
- Experience with forecasting and inventory management systems.
- Experience with food & beverage related products, concessions, retail, consumer products, or related industries.
- Cross-functional collaboration that demonstrates a capability to work effectively across all levels of the organization and with external partners.
- Proven ability to operate strategically and tactically in a dynamic environment.
Key Leadership Attributes:
- Inventory Project Management: Demonstrated ability to lead inventory-related projects from planning through execution, translating business needs into clear project plans, timelines, and deliverables. The ideal candidate will proactively identify inventory risks and opportunities, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, and drive initiatives that improve product availability, operational efficiency, and overall business performance.
- Collaboration: A proven track record of leading through collaboration and building consensus among diverse stakeholder groups. Must be skilled at fostering a culture of teamwork and partnership, both within the department and across the company.
- Adaptability: High level of adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment. The successful candidate will be able to pivot strategies in response to market trends, supply chain disruptions, or unexpected events, ensuring the company remains competitive and resilient.
- Communication: Strong communication skills, capable of articulating concepts and strategies in a clear and persuasive manner to all levels of the organization, including the departmental leaders and external partners.
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement: A strong drive for innovation and continuous improvement in assigned categories, always seeking ways to enhance processes, technologies, and team performance.
- Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: High emotional intelligence, with the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions, as well as recognize and influence the emotions of others within the organization. The right individual will also focus on development and continued education of themselves and any direct reports they may have.
- Results-Oriented: Focused on driving projects to successful completion, with a clear emphasis on timelines, milestones, accountability, and measurable outcomes. The Project Manager should set clear expectations, monitor progress, remove roadblocks, and keep cross-functional teams aligned to ensure category initiatives are executed successfully.
- Organization and Time Management: Ability to manage multiple strategic and tactical initiatives across internal departments and external partners. The Project Manager should develop and maintain effective project plans, meeting recaps, timelines, and action-item tracking while ensuring deadlines, communications, and follow-ups are managed efficiently and effectively.
Benefits Available:
At Cinemark, we believe every team member should feel like a hero. Each career comes with a variety of blockbuster benefits for both hourly and salaried team members.
- Employee Discount
- 401(k) Matching*
- Growth Opportunities
- Education Assistance*
- Health Benefits*
- Parental Leave*
- Paid Time Off*
- Daily Pay*
- Free Movies*
*Benefits may vary by career category, so be sure to check the specific details on our career site.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is intended only as a general guideline of your duties and responsibilities at Cinemark and is not a legally binding contract. Cinemark reserves the right to amend, change or terminate the job description, as it deems appropriate. Any change amendments, or modifications may be implemented even though they have not been communicated, reprinted or substituted in this job description.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Cinemark is an Equal Opportunity Employer