[Remote] Marketplace Project Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UNFI is a company that focuses on operational execution and program delivery for its white label drop-ship marketplace powered by Mable. The Marketplace Project Manager is responsible for overseeing marketplace initiatives, ensuring timely and quality delivery while coordinating across various departments to maintain operational readiness and compliance.ResponsibilitiesOwn end‑to‑end project management for all Endless Aisle initiatives, including supplier onboarding phases, category expansions, catalog refresh cycles, promotional readiness, and platform upgradesDevelop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, dependencies, risk logs, and communication cadences across UNFI and Mable stakeholdersServe as the single point of accountability for operational readiness and execution quality across initiativesCoordinate execution across Merchandising, Pricing, Finance, Supplier Management, Customer Service, Technology, and Mable operations teamsEnsure handoffs between teams are clearly defined, documented, and operationally viableProactively surface risks, bottlenecks, and misalignment to leadership with clear mitigation plansOwn launch readiness checklists for new suppliers, items, and marketplace capabilities, validating accuracy of pricing logic, freight assumptions, compliance requirements, order flow, and invoicing processesPartner with Finance and Technology to ensure invoice generation, EDI feeds, system integrations, and reconciliation processes function as designedEnsure operational processes align with UNFI’s audit, compliance, and data‑retention standardsDocument end‑to‑end workflows, SOPs, and operational playbooks to support scale and reduce dependency on manual interventionIdentify systemic operational issues and lead root‑cause analysis and remediation effortsSupport training and enablement of Marketplace Specialists and cross‑functional partnersPerforms other duties as assignedSkillsBachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, Supply Chain Management, or related field3–5+ years of experience in project management, marketplace operations, ecommerce operations, or complex cross‑functional program deliveryDemonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environmentExperience working with PIM systems or marketplace platformsHigh proficiency in project planning tools, spreadsheets, and documentationExperience supporting marketplace, drop‑ship, or multi‑vendor ecommerce modelsFamiliarity with financial workflows, invoicing, or EDI‑supported operationsExperience working with third‑party technology or platform partnersBenefitsPaid Time OffSick TimePaid holidays and parental leave401K ProgramMedical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insuranceShort-term and long-term disability insurance programFlexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreementsCompany OverviewUNFI is a food wholesaler that transforms the world of food for associates, customers, suppliers, and the families served every day. It was founded in 1978, and is headquartered in Risoul, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, FRA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.unfi.com.Company H1B SponsorshipUNFI has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 6 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 4 in 2023, 4 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.