Commodity Manager -Selling Retail Carrot- Shift 1

NEW CARROT FARMS LLC•Bakersfield, CA

77d•$100,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America. Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees. The Commodity Manager supports the development and execution of pricing strategies, market analysis, and revenue-focused commodity plans for the Sales organization. This role provides timely market insights, pricing recommendations, and margin analysis to help maintain competitiveness and support customer relationships. This position collaborates with Sales, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure pricing decisions align with market conditions and internal business objectives.

Requirements

Strong analytical skills and proficiency with pricing models, forecasting tools, and data analysis.
Solid understanding of commodity markets and cost drivers.
Effective communication and presentation abilities, especially in customer-facing settings.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Occasional travel for customer visits, meetings, industry events, etc.
Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Agriculture, Finance, or related field.
4-7 years of experience in commodity analysis, pricing, commercial strategy, or procurement.
Experience supporting supplier or customer relationships.
Candidates must have a verifiable history of safe vehicle operation and meet company standards for driving eligibility. This includes maintaining a clean driving record, which will be verified through a background check.

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Economics, Agriculture, Finance, or related field.
Experience supporting commercial teams or customer negotiations.

Responsibilities

Support the development of pricing strategies based on market conditions, cost forecasts, and customer requirements.
Maintain productive relationships with customers and industry contracts across North America.
Provide pricing recommendations for bids, contracts, and customer programs.
Assist Sales team with marketing insights to support customer discussions and margin improvement.
Monitor global commodity trends impacting agricultural and manufacturing inputs.
Prepare recurring market updates for Sales leadership and customer teams.
Analyze competitive pressures and recommend tactical pricing adjustments.
Partner with Finance to evaluate revenue impacts and margin implications tied to market changes.
Participate in customer calls or meetings to explain relevant market dynamics.
Collaborate with Sales team on customer proposals and pricing packages.
Support training efforts related to commodity markets and pricing tools.
Work with Operations and Supply Chain to understand cost drivers and supply constraints.
Assist Finance with revenue forecasting, scenario planning, and risk considerations.
Contribute to discussions related to product innovation or cost-driven reformulation.
Help monitor exposure related to customer commitments and support margin-protection assessments.
Performs other duties as assigned.