Product Manager - Nutrition Portfolio (Specialties)

Airbus; Toronto; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a highly motivated Product Manager for its Nutrition Portfolio in Toronto, Canada. The role involves managing supplier relationships, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and analyzing market opportunities. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, over 3 years of relevant experience, and strong skills in Excel and negotiation. The position is remote with full-time hours and offers development programs and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Development programs

Paid parental leave

Education assistance

Healthcare options

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in product/supplier management or sales in a related industry.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with key suppliers.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to optimize product positioning.
• Conduct evaluations of supplier portfolio to identify opportunities.

Skills

Product management

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Business

Courses in food and nutrition industries

Tools

Excel

CRM software

Job description

Product Manager - Nutrition Portfolio (Specialties)

Apply: Remote type: Remote | Locations: Toronto, Canada | Time type: Full time | Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago | Job Requisition ID: JR102979

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced product manager to support the strategic portfolio of key principal suppliers within our specialty nutrition and food business. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing strategies, promoting, and profitably growing specific segments to achieve both corporate objectives and supplier expectations.

Job Description:

1. Manage and develop relationships with key principal suppliers, fostering collaboration and ensuring mutual growth.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as sales, marketing, and operations to optimize product positioning, pricing, and margins.
3. Maintain working knowledge of specialty categories such as flavors, flavor enhancers, botanicals, natural colors, starches, and others.
4. Develop and deliver comprehensive business reports to internal and external stakeholders.
5. Act as a technical expert to provide guidance and resolve issues with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
6. Conduct evaluations of the nutrition supplier portfolio to identify gaps and white space opportunities.
7. Manage inventory levels for assigned products to meet inventory turnover targets.
8. Work with the IMM team to develop and execute strategic plans for the nutrition segment aligned with Brenntag’s goals.

Your Profile:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Business; additional courses in food and nutrition industries are assets.
• 3+ years of experience in product/supplier management, technical development, or sales in the ingredients distribution or related industry.
• Strong presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Advanced skills in Excel, CRM, especially pivot tables for data analysis and reporting.
• Strategic business acumen.
• Meticulous attention to detail and follow-up.

Our Offer:

We aim to create an environment where talented people can thrive, turn their passion into their job, and realize their full potential.

• Development programs and on-the-job training to support career growth.
• Paid parental leave, education assistance, employee assistance programs, healthcare options, and 401(k).

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your application.

Brenntag and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunities and provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

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