CATEGORY MANAGER-VALUE ADDED BEEF - Pilgrim's Pride Corporation

Category Manager-Value Added Beef

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: The category manager will be responsible for driving revenue improvement, improved market share, converted product growth for Beef Value Added products. Candidate will be responsible for pricing value added product in a reasonable time. Assist in product roadmap; working with multiple departments to meet deadlines and hit margin expectations. Must understand yields and the relationship to breakeven cost. This position requires strong analytical, communication, leadership and program management skills that can translate into successful sales and margin results. Constant and clear communication to sales and scheduling is crucial to assist in the overall growth of programs and revenue enhancement.

Responsibilities:

• 1. Value Added Pricing
  • a. Pricing of all value-added business, ensuring we meet financial and budgetary goals.
  • b. Understand yields and meat breakeven
  • c. Analyze comp data and understand customer margin expectations to maximize value added margins opportunities.
  • d. Develop and maintain pricing files.
  • e. Work with core pricing teams to project forward raw material cost
  • f. Manage transfer pricing rules and monitor raw material cost of goods
• 2. Commercial Support
  • a. Sample Requests, First Order Checklists, and Pre-Shipment Inspections
  • b. Assist sales and marketing in development of sales and marketing strategies
  • c. Provide the sales and marketing teams expertise and assistance on programs for all sales channels and customers
  • d. Contribute to planning, organizing, and coordinating programs to accomplish financial and budgetary goals.
  • e. Assist in plant tours
  • f. Liaison between sales, scheduling, and operations.
  • g. Communicate product updates and progress to sales and executive team.
• 3. Product Mix Management
  • a. Utilize yield and production data to identify business opportunities
  • b. Analyze customer needs, identify market opportunities, and translate insight into actionable product shifts
  • c. Plan for mix shifts, support scheduling and sales team in fluid execution.
  • d. Set benchmarks and throughput goals
• 4. Reporting
  • a. Develop and maintain appropriate reporting.
  • b. Monitor and analyze product performance; identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in the beef industry
• Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science, Business, Supply Chain or related field preferred
• Ability to navigate relationships with sales, pricing, scheduling, production and business analysis departments; as well as key customers
• Strong data analysis skill with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication, sales planning skills required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Advance Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, QlikView experience preferred
• Experience in JBS Systems (i.e. Quintiq, ECS, Shopfloor, SAP, etc.) preferred 
• 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 $90,000-$110,000
• 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: JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

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

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