Product Manager

Seaboard Corporation•Merriam, KS

4h•Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting Product Manager opportunity in our Merriam, KS office. The Product Manager is responsible for maximizing profits and throughput while minimizing costs for specific sales channels. This position will collaborate with sales, FSQA, analytics, scheduling, and operations to help identify an ideal product mix and put a plan together to execute that mix. At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Kansas City’s Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

Requirements

An understanding and familiarity with protein/commodity markets
An understanding and familiarity with customers and sales tactics
An understanding of cost models for animal protein products, pork items being a preference
Familiarity with pork slaughter and fabrication facilities, processes, equipment, and cuts

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an animal protein product management, sales, or equivalent role
Bachelor’s degree in business, agriculture, or related field.

Responsibilities

Build, maintain, and manage break-even models to assist the Pricing Manager with establishing position targets.
Work with the sales group throughout daily activities to manage sold positions and pricing.
Participate in weekly market forecast meetings.
Work with sales in evaluating and establishing frozen positions for selecting product items and develop timing for establishing frozen positions.
Work with the analytics department to develop and manage Production Realization reporting for select items.
Travel to the plants to identify opportunities within operations to save resources.
Review and submit all new code requests for their assigned channels.
Become the resident expert on their sales channel needs and profitability.