Product Launch Project Coordinator - Food and Beverage

German American Chambers of Commerce • Full-time • Chicago, IL, US • $60,000 - $80,000 / year • 4d ago

Location: Greater Chicago Area, IL (Hybrid)

About the Client Company

Our client is a European consumer goods manufacturer with a strong international presence and an established U.S. subsidiary in the Greater Chicago Area. The U.S. team manages operations across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Account Management, Customer Service, and Logisticscombining the agility of a small, entrepreneurial organization with the resources and expertise of a global group. As the company prepares to introduce two new consumer brands into major U.S. retail channels, it is seeking a Project Coordinator to play a key role in driving these launches and supporting ongoing customer-specific initiatives.

About the Role

The Project Coordinator will coordinate and track activities related to new product launches and customer-specific projects. This individual will serve as the central link between international and U.S. teams, ensuring that timelines, deliverables, and communication remain aligned across functions including Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Finance, and Logistics.

This position reports directly to senior leadership in the U.S. and offers visibility across multiple business functions within a growing international organization.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Project Coordination

Coordinate and track product launch projects across multiple time zones, business units, and functions
Develop project timelines, key milestones, and deliverables in collaboration with Sales and Marketing leadership
Monitor progress, anticipate risks, and drive proactive problem-solving to keep launches on schedule

Cross-Functional Alignment

Act as the primary liaison between international teams (Product Development, Supply Chain, Packaging, R&D) and U.S. counterparts (Sales, Marketing, Finance, Logistics)
Provide regular status updates and reports to management and key stakeholders
Facilitate effective communication between departments to ensure smooth coordination and prevent bottlenecks

Timeline & Budget Management

Maintain detailed project dashboards and tracking tools
Monitor budgets and expenditures, identify variances, and support disciplined financial management

What Our Client is Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field
Proven experience in project coordination or management, ideally within consumer goods, CPG, or product launch environments
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively at a high level
Hands-on, analytical, pragmatic, and results-oriented
Reliable team player who thrives in a fast-paced, international setting

What to Expect

Competitive salary between $60,000 $80,000, depending on experience
Comprehensive health insurance, 401(k), and generous PTO
Flexible hybrid work model

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing international company entering a new phase of expansion in the U.S. market. The role offers variety, cross-cultural collaboration, and the chance to directly contribute to high-visibility product launches within a small, dynamic team.