Manager, Product

Saputo Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 93,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous group insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Telemedicine and assistance program

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

RRSP & TFSA program

Training and development programs

Saputo Flex Program

Product discounts

Job summary

Saputo Inc. is seeking a Product Manager in the Strategic Business Development department to actively manage a product portfolio and lead cross-functional projects focused on market development and ongoing maintenance.

The role aims to optimize portfolio performance by driving improvements and initiatives. The successful candidate will collaborate with Sales, R&D, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Operations, and Supply Chain to deliver results, while leveraging bilingual English/French

Qualifications

• University degree in business administration/management/marketing (MBA considered an asset).
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Product/Brand Manager.
• Bilingual in English and French.
• Leadership, good organizational skills and ability to manage priorities in a rapidly changing business environment.
• Strong business sense, analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Strong project and time management skills with experience managing multiple projects.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.
• Experience in FMCG/food industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Analyse, manage and optimize a product portfolio for growth, revenue, market share and SKUs efficiency.
• Lead a multidisciplinary project portfolio with Sales, R&D, QA, Procurement, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.
• Drive launches of new products from business case to market within established timelines.
• Build and execute product management plans and budgets with guidance from Sr. Manager/Director.
• Collaborate with Marketing to translate product objectives into campaigns and initiatives.
• Serve as the technical expert in assigned product categories.

Skills

Product/Brand management

Cross-functional leadership

Bilingual English & French

Leadership and organizational skills

Project and time management

Analytical mindset

Influence without authority

FMCG/food industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing

MBA (asset)

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Overview of the role:

Saputo is seeking a Product Manager in the Strategic Business Development department, for an existing opportunity within our organization. The chosen candidate will actively manage a product portfolio and lead the execution of cross-functional projects related to the market development and maintenance of this same portfolio. In this role, the Product Manager will also work towards optimizing the performance of his/her product portfolio by recommending and leading improvement initiatives.

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Analyse, manage and optimize a product portfolio and provide recommendations for continuous improvement in terms of growth, revenue, market share, profits and SKUs efficiency
• Manage a wide range of product-related projects with a multidisciplinary team (Sales, R&D, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain, etc.)
• Drive the launch of new products, following an established product launch process, within timelines, from business case to market
• Builds and executes product management plans & budget for assigned categories with some guidance from Sr. Manager/Director
• Work closely with the Marketing team to ensure that product objectives are translated into Marketing initiatives
• Act as the technical expert in his/her assigned product categories

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• University degree in business administration/management/marketing or a related field (MBA considered an asset)
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Product/Brand Manager
• Bilingualism (spoken and written) in English, and in French
• Provide leadership, good organizational skills and ability to manage priorities in a rapidly changing business environment
• Strong business sense, analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent people management skills
• Strong project and time management skills with experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
• Experience in FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) and/or the food industry is an asset

As part of their duties, the position holder will be required to communicate and collaborate in English and French, both orally and in writing, with colleagues or other stakeholders located in Québec, elsewhere in Canada, or across North America.

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering:

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution
• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
• Paid Parental Leave program
• Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Training and development programs
• Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs
• Organized activities for employees and their families
• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

Salary: $92 795 - $121 795

*Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.

STATEMENT ON AI

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Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in screening applications.

Artificial Intelligence is not used to assess or select applications.

In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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