Bacon Product Manager: Growth, Pricing & Strategy

Indiana Packers Corporation; Delphi (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is seeking a Product Manager to lead the Bacon category, driving strategy, innovation, pricing, margin management, and customer insights to grow revenue and market share. The role partners with FP&A, Sales, Planning & Scheduling to maximize profitability and efficient operations.

This new position focuses on the Bacon portfolio, coordinating with various departments to implement category plans, analyze performance, and drive continued growth within IPC's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Food Science, or related field required; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years experience in category management, product management, brand management, or food manufacturing.
• Experience in protein (bacon), meat processing, or CPG industry strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using syndicated data (IRI, Nielsen, Circana, etc.).
• Demonstrated P&L management experience.

Responsibilities

• Meet product group profitability objectives including pricing and inventory strategies.
• Manage pricing activities to maximize profit within the product group.
• Oversee inventory management and seasonal needs across categories.
• Coordinate production strategies for materials and processes.
• Collaborate with FP&A and Operations to manage BE models and inventory.
• Serve as primary Sales contact for specifications, pricing, and lead times.
• Negotiate pricing and trade agreements with Director-level oversight.
• Develop and maintain cross-functional processes with FP&A, Operations and QA.
• Attend product reviews to assess specs vs. yields and variances.
• Monitor supply-demand and service levels to address imbalances.
• Act as category expert and guide other areas (FPS, ops, sales).

Skills

Category management

Product management

Meat industry experience

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

P&L management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

SAP experience

Travel up to 30%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Food Science, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is seeking a Product Manager to lead the Bacon category, driving strategy, innovation, pricing, margin management, and customer insights to grow revenue and market share. The role partners with FP&A, Sales, Planning & Scheduling to maximize profitability and efficient operations.

This new position focuses on the Bacon portfolio, coordinating with various departments to implement category plans, analyze performance, and drive continued growth within IPC's