Business Project Manager

PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT an IT or Tech related position. The position is Hybrid, with no set days to work in the office or remote. Candidate must have a flexible work schedule, and must reside within 50 miles of DC.

Solaris Paper is among the fastest-growing tissue manufacturers in the United States, with facilities in California, Oklahoma, and Virginia. As part of Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP), one of the world’s largest integrated paper companies, Solaris benefits from global resources while serving North American customers with agility. Our brands include LoCor®, Livi® VPG, and FIORA®, one of the fastest-growing consumer towel and tissue brands in North America.

Our growth is guided by the APP Sustainable Roadmap Vision 2030, ensuring innovation, supply chain integrity, and a deep commitment to responsible practices.

Position Summary:

The Project Manager (we call it a Commercial Strategy & Analytics Manager) is a high-impact role that bridges sales analytics, forecasting, and commercialization. This position partners directly with Retail and Private Label Sales leadership to ensure we win bids, launch products seamlessly, and improve decision-making through data-driven insights.

The position will support the forecasting process, provide analytical support for pricing and promotional strategies, and lead commercialization projects from ideation through execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a project from inception to delivery
• Assist sales forecasting and demand planning support for Retail and Private Label channels.
• Analyze customer, market, and category data to identify growth opportunities and improve bid competitiveness.
• Provide reporting and insights to Sales leadership on pricing, margin, and promotional performance.
• Commercialization & Execution
• Manage the end-to-end commercialization process for both branded and private label launches.
• Partner with Sales on private label bids, ensuring timely, accurate, and compelling submissions.
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional execution from concept to market launch.
• Product & Packaging Compliance
• Act as the primary liaison between Sales, Product Development, Supply Chain, Finance, and external vendors.

Requirements:

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, data visualization, and/or forecasting tools..
• 5+ years of experience in commercial strategy, sales operations, or commercialization within CPG, paper/packaging, or related industries.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects with tight deadlines.
• Understanding of private label commercialization and retailer expectations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.