On-Site Associate Product Manager, Fresh Food

McLane Co.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLane Co. in Temple, TX is seeking an Associate Product Manager to execute and support Fresh Food programs for convenience store customers.

The role covers day-to-day management of assigned Fresh categories, including assortment execution, supplier coordination, and lifecycle management. You will manage new product commercialization, collaborate with culinary, operations, supply chain, marketing, and sales, and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related business field experience.
• Two or more years of relevant experience.
• Data analysis background preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of fresh food programs for convenience store customers.
• Partner with manufacturers and vendors to build a diverse and competitive assortment of fresh food offerings for assigned programs.
• Manage the day-to-day execution of the innovation calendar, including core menu updates and LTO rollouts, in coordination with supplier partners for assigned programs.
• Manage all phases of new product commercialization, including business case development, product testing, supplier alignment, operational readiness, pricing strategy, launch execution, and ongoing portfolio optimization.
• Collaborate with customer operations to ensure smooth execution, on-time launches, and a strong end-customer experience.
• Lead the end-to-end product development lifecycle for assigned Fresh Food programs, from concept generation and consumer insight development through commercialization, launch execution, and post-launch performance evaluation.
• Support financial management of assigned McLane Fresh food categories — including budget tracking, cost monitoring, and pricing recommendations.
• Participate in vendor contract discussions and maintain strong day-to-day working relationships with key supplier partners.
• Partner with the Fresh procurement team to manage in-stock performance across assigned program brands— monitoring inventory health, forecasting demand, and coordinating on supply issues to ensure product availability at the DC and store level.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and market demands to inform innovation opportunities and continuous improvement.
• Support customer‑specific program customization requests, evaluating feasibility with culinary, supply chain, and procurement, and coordinating execution with leadership.
• Mentor analysts and associate product managers as needed.
• Monitor and inform on category compliance with regulatory requirements, food safety, and quality standards.
• Represent McLane professionally in interactions with manufacturers, customers, and industry stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

McLane Co. in Temple, TX is seeking an Associate Product Manager to execute and support Fresh Food programs for convenience store customers.

The role covers day-to-day management of assigned Fresh categories, including assortment execution, supplier coordination, and lifecycle management. You will manage new product commercialization, collaborate with culinary, operations, supply chain, marketing, and sales, and mentor junior staff.