Description
Category Manager - Poultry
Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a Category Manager - Poultry for Wild Fork Foods that reports to the Corporate Office in Greeley, Colorado (preferred) or the Wild Fork Foods office in Miami, Florida.
As the Category Manager, you are accountable for the ownership for products sold by the business and supporting rapid product development sprints. You will support the Poultry products category and potentially other categories within protein. Reporting to the Head, Core Product Development, the Category Manager is a key member of the Product Development team and is responsible for supporting continuous improvement in a fast-paced and demanding production & innovation environment. The scope of category management covers the Wild Fork business units in both the US & Canadian markets. Additionally, you will maintain positive relationships with Production, Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain & Marketing as well as your vendor community and other internal and external contacts. You have a customer-centric approach and are comfortable flexing between regulatory execution and innovation/ product development.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for category sales & profitability & margin contributions for the business
Directly work with internal and vendor partners to manage products within your categories with a hands-on approach
Manage category's complete product portfolio throughout the whole product life cycle, maintaining a strong pipeline of new products for the short and mid-term. Focus customer needs and innovation
Lead department level category management using analytical tools such as Qliksense, Business Objects & Excel to find opportunities to optimize margins, reduce costs & improve ROI on new products
Maintain Brand and Business guardrails throughout product development process
Liaise directly with Product Developers to ensure product development projects are completed on time and in full
Manage large-scale implementation of products across various channels of the business through close collaboration with functional areas: Marketing, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain & Digital
Formulate purchasing strategies for the business through the analysis of Market & Trends, with a focus on minimizing costs and maximizing gross margin
Collaborate across the established retail banners in Canada, Mexico & Brazil to find synergies in product development, and develop a global platform for sharing best business and product development practices. Strong cross cultural competence and communication skills is ideal to carry out such initiatives
Develop & maintain strong relationships with supplier base for the categories to ensure quality & profitability targets are met
Develop strategic business plans with key vendors.
Monitors operational statistics, reports trends, variances and issues, and takes appropriate action.
Communicate final assortment and department direction to other stakeholders within the company, such as the Leadership team, departmental teams, Marketing, Visual Liaison, Marketing, Online and Retail. Include information about cost, terms, price, distribution and marketing as needed
Coordinate and disseminate product information to Marketing through product review process and to Retail through appropriate communication processes.
Liaison with suppliers & maintains successful relationship to meet regulatory requirements for new products within rapid product development cycles
Support new product labelling process as need to support product launch process
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years' experience in Category Management in Food Service or Retail sector, Poultry and Grocery experience strongly preferred
Prior start up experience an asset, in Tech or Food-Tech environments
Deep understanding of trends in retail & food service environments
Prior Food Service or Restaurant experience an asset
Passion for Food & obsession for quality
Strong focus for continuous improvement within category and throughout the business
Strong command of various analytical tools in MS Office (Excel/ Smart Sheets as example)
Support in Process & Continuous Improvement through the Product Development Function
Establishes trust and inspires others
Demonstrated effectiveness navigating cross divisional boundaries
Strong analytical skills required to quickly understand the category opportunities
Command of negotiation and relationship building skills
Makes effective organization and people decisions in a manner consistent with Wild Fork Foods values and ethics.
Champions the organization and advocates solutions in the overall Company's best interest.
Uses business knowledge, innovative thinking, and sound judgment in the solution of problems or the pursuit of business opportunities.
Consolidates information from various sources including feedback from others to reach sound decisions.
Considers the ultimate impact of decisions and actions on internal and external customers.
Lean Six Sigma training or black belt certification is an asset
Exceptional written, verbal communication & systems skills (including MS Office)
Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.
The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:
Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
Base salary range of $125-000-$140,000;
Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company's annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
Career Development:Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.
This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
About us: Built on the purpose of nourishing a better life, Wild Fork sets out to transform the way we shop for and consume protein. By controlling every step of the process from farm to fork, we bring you the biggest selection of highest quality meat and seafood at the most affordable prices. It's at the core of everything we do.
Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
EOE, including disability/vets
Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.
