Director, Commodity Product Strategy

Ocean Mist; Castroville (CA); Hybride; USD 159 000 - 205 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ocean Mist is seeking a Director of Product Management to lead the company’s commodity business across categories in Castroville, CA. The role owns enterprise-wide commodity strategy, sales performance, supply planning, pricing, market development, inventory management, and grower returns.

Vous will collaborate with senior management across Sales, Marketing, Production, Harvesting, Operations, Finance, R&D, and customers to maximize revenue, market share, and profitability while balancing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in sales, commodity sales or related area.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience managing sales, commodity or cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record achieving revenue, profitability, market share and grower return objectives.
• Experience with strategic planning, market analysis, pricing strategy, contract management, and budgeting.
• Strong knowledge of fresh produce markets, commodity sales, inventory management, and product quality.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently to meet customers and attend industry events.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute commodity sales and management strategies to support profitability and market share.
• Lead annual commodity planning with Production and Harvesting including forecast alignment.
• Monitor inventory, demand, and market conditions to identify shortages or overages.
• Balance commodity plan with sales needs, customer commitments, and supply.
• Oversee commodity inventory and ensure aging and policy compliance.
• Lead pricing strategy and ensure timely, accurate pricing decisions.
• Collaborate with Finance on profitability reporting and contract compliance.
• Prepare business reviews and executive reporting on commodity results.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to promote products and opportunities.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Supply Chain, or related field

Outils

CRM systems

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Excel

Description du poste

Ocean Mist is seeking a Director of Product Management to lead the company’s commodity business across categories in Castroville, CA. The role owns enterprise-wide commodity strategy, sales performance, supply planning, pricing, market development, inventory management, and grower returns.

Vous will collaborate with senior management across Sales, Marketing, Production, Harvesting, Operations, Finance, R&D, and customers to maximize revenue, market share, and profitability while balancing