Product Manager-Human Nutrition

The Product Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of product line growth development from strategic planning to tactical activities (to launch and support). This position plays a key role in developing and executing business growth strategies in line with strategic suppliers and the North American management team. Additionally, the Product Manager will be responsible for coordinating activities across functions to benefit the product line, to maximize profitability through sales price and cost management, and support the development of supplier relationships through proactive communication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities*

Maintain and Deliver Growth of Product Lines:

• Oversee product development, define the product strategy and assist in managing the product road map
• In collaboration with Business Directors, drive adoption and grow the customer base of assigned product line
• Analyze market trends, customer requirements, and competitive strategies to identify opportunities to increase customer and business value through product differentiation
• Track and communicate business performance results
• Communicate launch plans, status, and messaging to the Marketing and Sales teams
• Provide directions as needed to Sales, Purchasing, Customer Service, Operations, and Network Planning in support of daily business decisions
• Conduct product, sales training and customer presentations
• Complete new product set-up in support of product launches
• Maintain knowledge of and communicate all necessary product information to the organization in a timely manner
• Ensure and drive opportunity pipeline and sales reporting

Price and Cost Administration:

• Execute and communicate price strategy to the Sales team in line with Supplier and Principal Management
• Act as key contact for all pricing questions or issues from the Sales organization
• Build and maintain pricing guidance

Supplier relationship:

• Perform sourcing tasks, as needed for all our specific customer needs
• Develop, nurture and maintain close supplier relationships with frequent, proactive, and professional communication to suppliers
• Develop or maintain supplier reports
• Participate in periodic supplier meetings

Reporting

• Using profit margin reports, Vision 360, I2P reports and other analytical tools; identifies margin deviations to investigates and resolves margin leakage
• Collaborates with Marketing to support the creation for compelling Barentz Human Nutrition presentations and marketing materials related to assigned Principals & Suppliers

• Follows guidelines set out in SOP’s related to commercial needs.
• In collaboration with the commercial team, manages, tracks and updates opportunities

Barentz Culture and Fundamentals

• Supports and leads by example, following Barentz’ purpose, strategies, and values
• Acts legally and ethically in all professional relationships in adherence with Barentz’ culture, values and fundamentals
• Contributes to an environment of trust and mutual respect
• Maintains a strong commitment to teamwork and concern for others
• Maintains a high level of personal responsibility and ownership
• Uses effective communication and listening skills
• Fosters an inclusive and diverse workplace where every team member feels valued and respected

Learning and Development

• Seeks out, and participates in ongoing growth and personal development opportunities
• Embraces and promote Barentz’ learning and development culture

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Duties and responsibilities may be amended at any time per business need

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or scientific discipline from an accredited university
• Minimum of three years of purchasing, procurement, commercial marketing, or industry sales experience
• Proven strategic skills demonstrate solid creative thinking, supported by strong analytical skills, and the ability to identify industry trends.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to communicate cross-functionally in a structured and clear manner to influence outcomes, driven by a passion for helping customers
• Results oriented and timeline driven
• Self-motivated, high energy, and engaging level of enthusiasm and positive outlook
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to adapt communication style to the audience as needed.
• Software knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint