Assistant Product Manager
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Job Location:
Buffalo, WY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 63649 - 86113
Posted on:
22 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Richs 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 $4billion Richs is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. RichsInfinite Possibilities. One Family.
Purpose Statement
The Assistant Product Manager- Pizza CBU is responsible for supporting the planning and execution of the product category strategy and the management of assigned category.
Key Accountabilities and Outcomes
Planning
- Partnering with category leadership contribute to the development of category strategies and plans
- Executes 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 programs
Understands the Market
- Understands the customer competitor consumer and Richs capabilities and other insights that will be leveraged to shape the category
- Performs competitive analysis market quantification and assessment
- Participate in Discovery work to generate new products and platforms within appropriate target segments
- Drives VOCC for customer and consumer and supports the translation into business opportunities
- Responsible for understanding the market to drive insights that help shape strategy and drive outcomes
Marketing 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 demand
Product 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 leadership
Financial Management
- P&L analysis to escalate trends to leverage opportunities and manage risk
- Support execution of portfolio price increases
- Manage marketing budget for assigned projects/initiatives
Knowledge Skills and Experience
Bachelors degree in marketing or related field required with 2 years of experience in a marketing product management or related field.
Demonstrated strategic thinking skills
Basic financial skills to include P&L analysis and other analyses
Solid communication skills to include verbal and written capabilities; strong presentation ability including with all audiences and levels of management
Successful track record of uncovering voice of customer and interacting with customers
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work
Experience in the food industry a plus
Proven track record of taking initiative and delivering results
Solid software proficiency including Microsoft Office Word Excel PowerPoint
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COMPENSATION
In accordance with state law the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation its subsidiaries and affiliates (Richs) reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience knowledge skills abilities shift differential and location.
Annual Range/Hourly Rate
$63649.40-$86113.90
Rich Products Corporation its subsidiaries and affiliates (Richs) are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability military or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. 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 Richs. Please contact Richs Associate Experience Network at if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Marketing
- Quality Assurance
- Agile
- Product Demos
- Analysis Skills
- Jira
- Project Management
- Product Management
- Qualitative Analysis
- Confluence
- Internet Of Things
- Product Development
