Category Profit & Growth Manager

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking an Associate Business Manager to lead profitability for a specific product category within our diverse portfolio. You will work with sales, supply operations, marketing, and R&D to drive top-line growth and ensure alignment with the annual business plan.

You will manage day-to-day execution of plans, forecast with demand and supply teams, and support pricing, trade management, and project delivery across channels and brands in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field; 2+ years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Strong quantitative reasoning and data analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; organizational and teamwork abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint; travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Manage P&L for a product category and track gross margin, costs, and profitability.
• Develop and maintain pricing and promotional documentation; monitor marketplace pricing opportunities.
• Assist in project planning, execution, and tracking to meet timelines and objectives.
• Collaborate with Marketing, R&D, Demand & Supply Planning to forecast and deploy products.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking an Associate Business Manager to lead profitability for a specific product category within our diverse portfolio. You will work with sales, supply operations, marketing, and R&D to drive top-line growth and ensure alignment with the annual business plan.

You will manage day-to-day execution of plans, forecast with demand and supply teams, and support pricing, trade management, and project delivery across channels and brands in a fast-paced environment.