Product Manager - Fibers & Nutritional Functional Ingredients

Jobless; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 holidays with end of year holiday

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

401K Plan & Profit-Sharing program

Tuition reimbursement program

Be Positively Excellent well-being

Term Life Insurance Plan

Standard Disability Plan

Job summary

Batory Foods seeks a Product Manager for fibers and nutritional functional ingredients to drive growth, profitability, and market strategy across food, beverage, and supplement markets. You will partner with suppliers, lead pricing and product initiatives, and collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, and Inventory teams to optimize margins and expand market share.

The role requires deep knowledge of dietary fibers, supplier management, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Food Science, Engineering, Marketing or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
• 8+ years of experience in Product Management, Commercial Sales, or related role within the food ingredients industry.
• Strong knowledge of dietary fibers and nutritional functional ingredients, including their applications in food, beverage, and supplement markets.
• Proven experience developing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving profitable growth.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Copilot, ERP, CRM, and D365 systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%, including overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with key suppliers, including contract negotiations and business planning.
• Collaborate with vendors to understand product functionality, applications, and market opportunities.
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert, providing guidance and training to sales teams on product benefits, applications, and market positioning.
• Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, and Inventory teams to maximize profitability, optimize pricing strategies, and manage inventory performance.
• Identify new market opportunities, target segments, and growth initiatives to expand sales and market share.
• Analyze market trends, competitive activity, and pricing dynamics to support strategic decision-making.
• Work cross-functionally to develop and execute product line and go-to-market strategies.
• Support customer engagement through sales meetings, customer visits, and collaborative business development efforts.
• Contribute to growth objectives by expanding product penetration within existing accounts and acquiring new opportunities.
• Manage multiple product lines and SKUs while maintaining focus on margin improvement and revenue growth.
• Judicious management of SKU
• Participate in employee training of the product.
• Continuous personal improvement by identifying training opportunities.
• Increase sales in both growth profit & volume 10-15% per year.
• Increase in customer line items per sales order.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Food Science, Engineering, Marketing or related field

8+ years of experience in Product Management or related role

Strong knowledge of dietary fibers & nutritional functional ingredients

Supplier relationships & contract negotiation experience

Analytical & project management skills

Proficient in MS Office, Copilot, ERP, CRM, D365

Willingness to travel up to 30%

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Copilot

ERP

CRM

D365

Job description

This position requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment sponsorship.

PRODUCT MANAGER – FIBERS & NUTRITIONAL FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS

Job Description:

The Product Manager is responsible for driving growth, profitability, market strategy, and vendor partnerships for Batory Foods' portfolio of dietary fibers and nutritional functional ingredients serving the food, beverage, and supplement industries. This role combines commercial acumen, market intelligence, and technical product expertise to identify growth opportunities, optimize margins, and strengthen Batory's competitive position.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with key suppliers, including contract negotiations and business planning.
• Collaborate with vendors to understand product functionality, applications, and market opportunities.
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert, providing guidance and training to sales teams on product benefits, applications, and market positioning.
• Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, and Inventory teams to maximize profitability, optimize pricing strategies, and manage inventory performance.
• Identify new market opportunities, target segments, and growth initiatives to expand sales and market share.
• Analyze market trends, competitive activity, and pricing dynamics to support strategic decision-making.
• Work cross-functionally to develop and execute product line and go-to-market strategies.
• Support customer engagement through sales meetings, customer visits, and collaborative business development efforts.
• Contribute to growth objectives by expanding product penetration within existing accounts and acquiring new opportunities.
• Manage multiple product lines and SKUs while maintaining focus on margin improvement and revenue growth.
• Judicious management of SKU
• Participate in employee training of the product.
• Continuous personal improvement by identifying training opportunities.
• Increase sales in both growth profit & volume 10-15% per year.
• Increase in customer line items per sales order.

Education and formal training:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Food Science, Engineering, Marketing, or a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
• 8+ years of experience in Product Management, Commercial Sales, or a related role within the food ingredients industry.
• Strong knowledge of dietary fibers and nutritional functional ingredients, including their applications in food, beverage, and supplement markets.
• Proven experience developing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving profitable growth.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Copilot, ERP, CRM, and D365 systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%, including overnight travel.
• Acts with integrity and professionalism, fostering trust and collaboration across internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and the ability to work independently.
• Possesses strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Thrives in a team-oriented environment and contributes to a culture of shared success.
• Embraces and models The Batory Basics, exemplifying the behaviors that support Batory's values and culture.

Benefits:

• 14 holidays with an end of year holiday refresh break
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401K Plan & Profit-Sharing program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Be Positively Excellent well-being program.
• Term Life Insurance Plan
• Standard Disability Plan

Batory Foods is an equal opportunity employer which considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, Batory Foods also provides “reasonable accommodations” to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify us immediately.