Commodity Manager -Selling Retail Carrot- Shift 1

Bolthouse Fresh Foods; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Group Life and AD&D

Voluntary Life and AD&D

Group Short-Term Disability

Group Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Bolthouse Fresh Foods, based in Bakersfield, CA, seeks a Commodity Manager to develop pricing strategies and market insights to support the Sales organization. You will collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Finance to align pricing with market conditions and internal goals.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in pricing, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Occasional travel for customer visits and industry events is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Agriculture, Finance, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize data.
• Experience with pricing strategies, market analysis, and revenue-focused planning.
• Experience supporting supplier or customer relationships.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop pricing strategies based on market conditions, cost forecasts, and customer requirements.
• Maintain relationships with customers and industry contracts across North America.
• Provide pricing recommendations for bids, contracts, and customer programs.
• Assist Sales with marketing insights to support margin improvement.
• Monitor global commodity trends impacting inputs.
• Prepare market updates for Sales leadership and customer teams.
• Analyze competitive pressures and adjust pricing accordingly.
• Collaborate with Finance to evaluate revenue impacts and margins.
• Participate in customer calls/meetings to explain market dynamics.
• Collaborate with Sales on proposals and pricing packages.
• Support training on commodity markets and pricing tools.
• Work with Operations and Supply Chain to understand cost drivers.
• Assist Finance with revenue forecasting and risk considerations.
• Contribute to discussions on product innovation or reformulation.
• Monitor exposure related to customer commitments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Pricing models

Forecasting tools

Data analysis

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/economics/agriculture/finance

Master’s degree in economics/agriculture/finance

Job description

The Role

• This position will report to the: VP-Sales
• Travel requirements: N/A
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Shift: 1st
• Employment Category: Full-Time Regular
• Pay Range: $100,000-$130,000

STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees.

What You’ll Be Responsible For In This Role

The Commodity Manager supports the development and execution of pricing strategies, market analysis, and revenue-focused commodity plans for the Sales organization. This role provides timely market insights, pricing recommendations, and margin analysis to help maintain competitiveness and support customer relationships. This position collaborates with Sales, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure pricing decisions align with market conditions and internal business objectives.

• Support the development of pricing strategies based on market conditions, cost forecasts, and customer requirements.
• Maintain productive relationships with customers and industry contracts across North America.
• Provide pricing recommendations for bids, contracts, and customer programs.
• Assist Sales team with marketing insights to support customer discussions and margin improvement.
• Monitor global commodity trends impacting agricultural and manufacturing inputs.
• Prepare recurring market updates for Sales leadership and customer teams.
• Analyze competitive pressures and recommend tactical pricing adjustments.
• Partner with Finance to evaluate revenue impacts and margin implications tied to market changes.
• Participate in customer calls or meetings to explain relevant market dynamics.
• Collaborate with Sales team on customer proposals and pricing packages.
• Support training efforts related to commodity markets and pricing tools.
• Work with Operations and Supply Chain to understand cost drivers and supply constraints.
• Assist Finance with revenue forecasting, scenario planning, and risk considerations.
• Contribute to discussions related to product innovation or cost-driven reformulation.
• Help monitor exposure related to customer commitments and support margin-protection assessments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with pricing models, forecasting tools, and data analysis.
• Solid understanding of commodity markets and cost drivers.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities, especially in customer-facing settings.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Occasional travel for customer visits, meetings, industry events, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Agriculture, Finance, or related field.
• 4-7 years of experience in commodity analysis, pricing, commercial strategy, or procurement.
• Experience supporting supplier or customer relationships.
• Candidates must have a verifiable history of safe vehicle operation and meet company standards for driving eligibility. This includes maintaining a clean driving record, which will be verified through a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s in Economics, Agriculture, Finance, or related field.
• Experience supporting commercial teams or customer negotiations.

Physical Demands

• Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• Lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs.
• Operate office equipment requires repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.

Hours & Workdays

1st Shift – 7:00am – 4:00pm, Monday through Friday; flexibility required. Evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional travel may be required based on business needs, particularly major events.

What We Offer

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to achieve their full potential.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Fresh Foods and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: [e-mail] for additional support or guidance.

Recruitment Agencies

Bolthouse Fresh Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Shift 1 : 7:00am – 4:00pm, Monday through Friday; flexibility required. Evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional travel may be required based on business needs, particularly major events.