Business Development Specialist

Role Overview

As a Business Development Specialist at Meijer, you will be responsible for developing and facilitating manufacturing development projects and initiatives from ideation to launch. You will lead cross-functional teams to support the timely commercialization of Meijer’s self-manufactured products.

What You Will Do

You will provide project management for new business and product development projects, set up and manage project timelines, and lead cross-functional weekly project status update meetings. You will also develop internal and external customer relationships, research market trends, and conduct analysis to provide recommendations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires a strong passion for customer service, analytical skills, and the ability to learn on-the-job and acquire new technical skills. You will work in a hybrid schedule with occasional travel and be part of a team that values leadership and personal growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Engineering or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of experience in supply chain preferred
• Proven ability to learn on-the-job and acquire new technical skills
• Demonstrated strong abilities in relationship management
• Analytical skills / ability to apply analytical methods and use specific tools by function
• Strong intellectual strength, comfortable with dealing with complexity and ambiguity
• Self-starter with leadership qualities and goals
• Comfort working in teams or individually; able to build positive rapport with colleagues, business partners and vendors
• Planning and process management skills required with the ability resolve problems and manage multiple tasks
• Excellent informing skills with the ability to provide information that enables the decision-making process

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth