What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Manager position at Seaboard Foods?
We have an exciting Product Manager opportunity in our Merriam, KS office. The Product Manager is responsible for maximizing profits and throughput while minimizing costs for specific sales channels. This position will collaborate with sales, FSQA, analytics, scheduling, and operations to help identify an ideal product mix and put a plan together to execute that mix.
ABOUT US
At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30 countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Kansas City's Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build, maintain, and manage break-even models to assist the Pricing Manager with establishing position targets.
- Work with the sales group throughout daily activities to manage sold positions and pricing.
- Participate in weekly market forecast meetings.
- Work with sales in evaluating and establishing frozen positions for selecting product items and develop timing for establishing frozen positions.
- Work with the analytics department to develop and manage Production Realization reporting for select items.
- Travel to the plants to identify opportunities within operations to save resources.
- Review and submit all new code requests for their assigned channels.
- Become the resident expert on their sales channel needs and profitability.
CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- An understanding and familiarity with protein/commodity markets
- An understanding and familiarity with customers and sales tactics
- An understanding of cost models for animal protein products, pork items being a preference
- Familiarity with pork slaughter and fabrication facilities, processes, equipment, and cuts
Preferred:
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in an animal protein product management, sales, or equivalent role
- Bachelor's degree in business, agriculture, or related field.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Primarily an office environment with some need to work in the field.
- The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.
WHY SEABOARD FOODS?
- Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
- 401K with company match
- Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
- Wellness Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee pork purchase program
For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/
Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans' status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.
