Associate Product Manager - Value Added Bakery
Company: Rich Products Corporation
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a
family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities.
From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings,
our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the
world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help
them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes
creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals
compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared
foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual
sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus
on everything that family makes possible. Rich's --Infinite
Possibilities. One Family.PURPOSE STATEMENTAn Associate Product
Manager, Value Added Bakery is responsible for supporting the
planning and execution of the product category strategy and the
management of assigned category.This is a hybrid role and this
professional must be able to work in our world headquarters in
Buffalo, NY Tuesdays-ThursdaysKEY
ACCOUNTABILITIES/OUTCOMESPlanning: Partnering with category
leadership, contribute to the development of category strategies
and plansExecutes assigned category plans to achieve market share,
volume and profit targets (including responding to trends,
portfolio mapping, innovation/renovation activity)Cross-functional
team leadership on key initiatives, products and
programsUnderstands the Market : Understands the customer,
competitor, consumer and Rich's capabilities and other insights
that will be leveraged to shape the categoryPerforms competitive
analysis, market quantification and assessmentParticipate in
Discovery work to generate new products and platforms within
appropriate target segmentsDrives VOCC for customer and consumer
and supports the translation into business opportunitiesResponsible
for understanding the market to drive insights that help shape
strategy and drive outcomesMarketing Management: Partnering with
category marketing leadership:Assist in the development and
implementation of brand strategy, marketing plans and programs that
produce targeted results within budget.Develop plans and
collaborate with the Customer/Segment Marketing for assigned
categories in order to meet sales and margin targets.Collaborate
with Demand Creation COE digital resources to drive demandProduct
Management: Partnering with category leadership, provide support in
driving the development, maintenance and overall management of the
assigned categories to maximize sales and profit potential
including:Aggressive renovation of existing products in alignment
with overall category strategy.Execute/Lead innovation initiatives
within assigned category where appropriate (scope, target customer,
pricing strategy, launch strategy, opportunity assessment, P&L,
etc.) consulting with category leadership as needed.Develop the
ability to drive forecasting process by providing input and
oversight of Demand plan, including risks and opportunities for
assigned category.Own the P&L for assigned category: actual vs
plan; analyze data and make recommendations consulting with
category leadership as needed.Perform analysis and make pricing
recommendations for new and existing products based on price/value
relationships and the competitive set in alignment with product
leadershipFinancial Management: P&L analysis to escalate trends
to leverage opportunities and manage riskSupport execution of
portfolio price increasesManage marketing budget for assigned
projects/initiativesKNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree in
marketing or related field required (MBA preferred) with 2+ years
of experience in a marketing roleDemonstrated strategic thinking
skillsDemonstrated financial skills to include P&L analysis and
other analysesSolid communication skills to include verbal and
written capabilities; strong presentation ability including with
all audiences and levels of managementSuccessful track record of
uncovering the voice of the customer and interacting with
customersDemonstrated ability to organize and prioritize
workExperience in the food industry a plusProven track record of
taking initiative and delivering resultsSolid software proficiency
including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint #CORP123 #LI-RT1
#earlycareersRich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and
affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal
Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an
applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed,
national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental
disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender
identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally
recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The
information collected by this application is solely to determine
suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain
employment statistics on applicants.Applicants with disabilities
may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans
with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable
accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which
will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue
hardship on Rich's. Please contact Rich's Human Resources
department at asc@rich.com if you need assistance completing this
application or to otherwise participate in the application
process.
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