Strategic Category Manager – P&L, Trade & Forecasting (Travel)

Smithfield Foods; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Package Available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in the United States is seeking an Associate Business Manager to drive profitability for a defined product category within our broad pork portfolio. You will work with sales, operations and marketing to execute the annual business plan and manage the product line P&L.

You will forecast with Demand & Supply Planning, influence pricing and trade parameters, and lead projects to deliver top-line growth across assigned channels. Travel up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Experience leading and mentoring staff or managing a process.
• Strong quantitative reasoning to drive decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the P&L for a product category and monitor financial goals.
• Develop pricing and trade documentation and support trade spend forecasting.
• Plan, execute, and track projects to meet timelines.
• Collaborate with Marketing and R&D on new products and cost savings.
• Partner with Demand & Supply Planning to ensure forecast accuracy and service levels.

Skills

Lead training/mentoring

Quantitative analysis

Business acumen

Communication skills

Excel / Word / PowerPoint

Team collaboration

Travel up to 30%

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAP experience

Job description

Smithfield Foods in the United States is seeking an Associate Business Manager to drive profitability for a defined product category within our broad pork portfolio. You will work with sales, operations and marketing to execute the annual business plan and manage the product line P&L.

You will forecast with Demand & Supply Planning, influence pricing and trade parameters, and lead projects to deliver top-line growth across assigned channels. Travel up to 30% may be required.