CPG Drawback Project Manager

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager - Operations to support a consumer products organization in New York, New York with a tax and tariff drawback initiative focused on identifying and recovering overpaid duties. This Long-term Contract position will lead coordination across supply chain, logistics, tax, R& D, operations, and finance to keep workstreams aligned, risks managed, and milestones on track. The ideal candidate brings strong project governance, confidence working across complex interdependencies, and a strong executive presence. Prior consumer packaged goods experience is highly valued, while direct tariff or tax expertise is not required.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the planning and execution of a duty recovery program, establishing timelines, deliverables, and clear ownership across participating teams.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts among supply chain, logistics, tax, R& D, operations, and finance to maintain momentum and resolve roadblocks.
• Build and manage project governance routines, including status reporting, decision tracking, and escalation processes for leadership.
• Identify dependencies across business functions and proactively address risks that could affect recovery outcomes or delivery schedules.
• Facilitate meetings with stakeholders and executives, translating complex operational details into clear updates and actionable next steps.
• Partner with operational and logistics teams to gather relevant shipment, warehouse, and supply chain information needed to support drawback claims.
• Monitor program progress against objectives, ensuring documentation, follow-up actions, and accountability remain consistent throughout the engagement.
• Support process improvements related to the drawback effort by helping teams streamline workflows and improve cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of project management experience in operations, supply chain, logistics, or a closely related business environment.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Strong understanding of formal project management practices, including governance, planning, risk management, and executive reporting.
• Experience working within consumer products or CPG organizations is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of global supply chain, warehouse operations, and logistics processes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior leadership.
• Proven ability to navigate complex organizational structures and manage interdependencies across functions.

Compensation

$50.00-$65.00 Hourly

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