Product Manager

POSITION SUMMARY 

Manage finished good inventory and improve forecast model, strategies and processes. Create models, analyze information and provide insight to make informed decisions about forecasts, inventory levels, delivery times and service level evaluations. Collaborate with internal departments (i.e raw material procurement, manufacturers, production plants, marketing, innovation and sales) 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or Accounting

Three (3) years of Management experience, Scheduling, Inventory Management

Product management experience

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Accounting

Five (5) years of experience in the meat industry

Experience with Supply Chain

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA’s)

• Working knowledge of SAP
• Working knowledge of sales, marketing, and demand planning
• Knowledge of the principles of optimization and how optimization is performed using software packages
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, proficiency with Data Analysis, Pivot tables, and complex graphs
• Familiarity with network optimization, inventory optimization, product flow analysis, operations planning, and cost-to-serve analysis.
• Knowledge of product management methodologies, concepts, processes, and documentation.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines, organize and prioritize work independently
• Possess strong analytical skills in reviewing data to identify trends and opportunities
• Knowledge of supply chain functions, forecasting tools/software
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization, present complex ideas concisely and clearly articulate ideas verbally and in writing
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines through sound project management, and prioritization.