Introduction
About
biography
CLAIRE PINTO is a seasoned PMP-certified project manager, with more than 15 years of experience launching high-value innovative personal care, beauty and food products meeting consumer needs and increasing brand equity. Her background includes end-to-end new product development, stage-gate governance, launch execution, and risk management across R&D, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, and external manufacturing partners. Through clear communication, a solutions-oriented mindset, and effective risk management, she has successfully led large cross-functional teams to success, achieving timeline, cost, product and quality goals, in face-paced, high-stakes environments.
With Claire at the helm, you can rest assured that she will bring your vision to reality.
Experience
EXPERIENCE
May 2022 – Present
Simply Good Foods Company
Innovation Project Manager
→ Lead end-to-end stage gate execution of all innovation launches from concept through national rollout, delivering 10 launches in an estimated $109MM projected gross revenue since 2022, while directing cross-functional teams of up to 18 across R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Quality and Operations and managing 8 external co-manufacturing partnerships.
→ Spearheaded Quest Bakeshop’s first bakery-category launch (~$51M Year 1 gross business-case revenue), achieving On-time In-full (OTIF) delivery to Amazon, Walmart, and Target within a $353K CAPEX budget through leadership of 3 co-manufacturers and an 18-person cross-functional team.
→ Provided executive timeline milestones, top operational risks, and capex implementation analyses that inform decisions reviewed by the Executive Leadership Team and CEO.
→ Established core innovation PM standards which include the company’s first formal Project Handoff process for innovation launches, reducing post-launch out of stock finish good risk; authored the commercialization timeline, project timeline template, Procurement-R&D launch protocol and governance RACI now standard across innovation projects.
November 2017– March 2022
Unilever
Associate Procurement Manager
Associate Innovation Project Manager
→ Led North America deodorant innovation launches with a 13-member cross-functional team, aligning project scope, responsibilities, MS Project timelines, risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans from kickoff through retail deployment.
→ Re-launched 110 Axe deodorant SKUs, reversing brand decline and delivering $146MM in gross profit while achieving 96% OTIF.
→ Reduced development cycle time from 11 months to 7 months by improving planning discipline, decision-making, timeline management, and cross-functional alignment.
April 2017 – October 2017
L'Oréal
Packaging Development Senior Manager
→ Redesigned the Packaging Color Development process and rolled out training across L’Oréal divisions to improve process consistency, documentation quality, and launch support for engineering teams.
October 2012 – March 2017
L'Oréal
Brand Development Manager
→ Led portfolio modernization initiatives across Fructis Haircare and Essie Nail Care, contributing to $225MM in first-year sales growth.
→ Managed packaging validation budgets of up to $900K, reducing spend by $100K through disciplined investment tracking, prioritization, and budget control.
→ Developed sustainable packaging solutions that eliminated 3,670 tons of virgin plastic, resulting in L’Oréal’s most sustainable Consumer Products Division packaging solution globally in 2017.
July 2008 – September 2012
L'Oréal – Lancôme Makeup
Logistics Brand Manager
→ Managed a team of 3 responsible for material planning, order execution, and manufacturing support for high-volume cosmetics launches.
→ Coordinated production timelines, supplier readiness, equipment needs, and SPF foundation validations in support of approximately 560 product launches per month.
Skills
Education & Skills
EDUCATION
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Contact
Contact
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