Product Line Manager, Protein

DSJ Global; Delphi (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Product Line Manager to own the full P&L of the bacon category, driving revenue, margin, pricing and inventory strategies. You will develop and execute category strategy, assortment planning, and innovation roadmaps to fuel profitable growth, while coordinating with Sales on pricing, RFPs, and negotiations.

Travel up to 30% as needed. Collaborating with FP&A and Operations to build profitability models and with Planning & Scheduling on raw material utilization and

Responsibilities

• Owning the full P&L performance of the bacon category, including revenue, margin, pricing, and inventory strategies
• Developing and executing category strategy, assortment planning, and innovation roadmaps to drive profitable growth
• Managing pricing activities (daily, weekly, seasonal) in coordination with senior commercial leadership
• Monitoring supply‑demand balance, service levels, and inventory health (fresh vs. frozen, distressed inventory, seasonal needs)
• Partnering closely with Sales to support customer pricing, specifications, RFPs, and negotiations
• Serving as the primary category subject‑matter expert and main point of contact for Sales and cross‑functional teams
• Collaborating with FP&A and Operations to build and maintain break‑even and profitability models
• Providing strategic guidance to Planning & Scheduling teams related to raw material utilization and production mix
• Supporting key customer relationships as needed to maintain category insight and industry awareness
• Tracking market dynamics, customer insights, and internal performance metrics to inform decision‑making
• Traveling up to ~30% as needed to support customers, plants, and internal stakeholders

Job description

The Product Line Manager will be responsible for:

Owning the full P&L performance of the assigned bacon category, including revenue, margin, pricing, and inventory strategies

Developing and executing category strategy, assortment planning, and innovation roadmaps to drive profitable growth

Managing pricing activities (daily, weekly, seasonal) in coordination with senior commercial leadership

Monitoring supply‑demand balance, service levels, and inventory health (fresh vs. frozen, distressed inventory, seasonal needs)

Partnering closely with Sales to support customer pricing, specifications, RFPs, and negotiations

Serving as the primary category subject‑matter expert and main point of contact for Sales and cross‑functional teams

Collaborating with FP&A and Operations to build and maintain break‑even and profitability models

Providing strategic guidance to Planning & Scheduling teams related to raw material utilization and production mix

Supporting key customer relationships as needed to maintain category insight and industry awareness

Tracking market dynamics, customer insights, and internal performance metrics to inform decision‑making

Traveling up to ~30% as needed to support customers, plants, and internal stakeholders