Innovation Director

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Irving, TX

15h•$151,300 - $211,800

About The Position

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development, and allows our associates to be their authentic selves. #LI-SO1 Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required.
A minimum of 10 years’ experience in related field (CPG, Baking, Brand Management, Innovation, Food Manufacturing).
Experience managing more than 2 direct report.
Project management skills.
Ability to lead cross-functional partners.
Strong work ethic, flexibility and ability to multi-task required in fast-paced DSD fresh bakery category.
Candidate must have strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

MBA Preferred.
A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted
Technical experience a plus (baking background).

Responsibilities

Develop and execute brand planning and marketing mix elements for Strategic Brands in portfolio.
Gather, analyze, and synthesize data in order to generate insights for the development of the vision and strategy for next 2-3 years. Deliver on 2018-20 transformation plans with assistance from VP and SVP.
Advance current new items/projects from current positions to commercialization. Track in-market programs of recent new item launches for all U.S. product segments.
Assess global new products and assess value / potential for U.S. expansion.
Lead work streams and collaborates with Business Units and Group functions. Deliverables include business models, financial analysis, internal synthesis & communication documents, etc.
Proactively scan the marketplace and industry for areas of competitive improvement such as: packaging innovation, health trends and excellence in operational execution.
Lead brand management team through critical thinking, strategic decision making, and personal growth development.